Trouble Recovery
Temporary action in emergency
Impact damage
WARNING
The outboard motor can be seriously damaged by a collision while operating or trailering.
Damage could make the outboard motor unsafe to operate.
If the outboard motor hits an object in the water, follow the procedure below.
1. Stop the engine immediately.
2. Inspect the control system and all components for damage. Also inspect the boat for damage.
3. Whether damage is found or not, return to the nearest harbor slowly and carefully.
4. Have a HIDEA dealer inspect the outboard motor before operating it again.
Starter will not operate
If the starter mechanism does not operate (the engine cannot be cranked with the starter), the
engine can be started with an emergency starter rope.
WARNING
• Use this procedure only in an emergency and only to return to port for repairs.
• When the emergency starter rope is used to start the engine, the start-in-gear protection device
does not operate. Make sure the remote control lever is in neutral. Otherwise the boat could
unexpectedly start to move, which could result in an accident.
• 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 cord 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.
• Be sure no one is standing behind you when pulling lhe starter rope. It could whip behind you
and injure someone.
• An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very dangerous. Keep loose clothing and other objects away
when starting the engine. Use the emergency starter rope only as instructed. Do not touch the
flywheel or other moving parts when the engine is running. Do not install the starter mechanism
or top cowling after the engine is running.
• Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical components
when starting or operating the motor. You could get an electrical shock.
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