Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
store a boat for extended periods, of two months or
more, it is best to completely remove all fuel from
the tank(s).
A partially full tank is not recommended because the
void space above the fuel allows air movement that
can bring in water through condensation as the air
temperature moves up and down. This condensation
could potentially become a problem.
• make sure the battery
switch is turned “ON”.
Start Engine:
• Turn key to “Start”
position and hold until
engine starts.
• When engine starts,
release key. The key will
return to the “ON”
position.
Starting the Engine
!
CAUTION
NEVER start or operate your engines (even
momentarily) without water circulating
through all the cooling water intake holes in the
gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump
(running dry) or overheating of the engine.
• Operator should know boating safety, safe
navigation, and boat operating procedures.
• Make sure that the lower unit of the engine
is in the water.
• Be sure the emergency
engine shutoff switch
is in the “RUN” position.
• Be sure gear shift and
throttle control levers
are in the NEUTRAL
position.
Prior to Starting
NOTICE
The gear shift/throttle control levers will not
allow engine starting if the control levers are
in any other position than NEUTRAL.
Ignition Switch
Fig. 3.5.1
1
2
IGNITION SWITCH
THROTTLE/GEAR SHIFT CONTROL
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF SWITCH
1
DN
UP
O
FF
AC
C ON STA
RT
O
FF
AC
C ON STA
RT
OFF
RUN
3
3
2
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.