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If clip and lanyard should be lost overboard, a
spare clip can be found on the bottom of the tiller
handle.
IMPORTANT:
Spare clip is for emergency use
only. Clip with lanyard should always be at-
tached to operator during normal operation.
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. Refer to
Shifting and Speed Control
.
Twist throttle grip to slowest IDLE position. Refer
to
Speed Control
.
Key Switch
While seated, turn the key switch fully clockwise
to the START position. Crank the engine no
longer than 20 seconds.
IMPORTANT:
The starter motor can be dam-
aged if operated
continuously
for more than 20
seconds.
Upon start-up, release the key.
If the engine did not start, release the key
momentarily, then try again.
IMPORTANT:
Engine will crank but will not start
if outboard is in gear.
WARNING
At each outing, test the system’s opera-
tion. With the engine running, remove the
clip from the switch by pulling the lanyard.
If the engine does not stop running, see
your Dealer.
1. Spare emergency clip
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1. NEUTRAL
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WARNING
Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting
the outboard to prevent sudden boat
movement, which can cause injury.
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1. SHIFT position
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DO NOT
advance the throttle before start-up.
Advancing the throttle overrides the electronic
idle control system. After the engine starts, the
engine management module (
EMM
) will
automatically increase idle speed slightly. Idle
speed will decrease as the engine warms up.
If the outboard is started at wide open throttle,
twist the throttle grip back to IDLE before
shifting.
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