Operations
Starting engine
Manual start models
1.Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
WARNING
Always start the engine in neutral to avoid accidentally moving the boat.
2.If the engine stop switch lanyard is equipped, attach it to a secure place on your clothing, or
your arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop
switch.
WARNING
• Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while
operating.
• Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard where it
could become entangled, preventing it from functioning.
• Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of engine power means the
loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could
cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.
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