OPERATION
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IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
• Do not start the engine without supplying water to the
seawater pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
• Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than
30 seconds.
• Never shift the drive unit unless the engine is at idle RPM.
Perform the following as appropriate:
Check all items listed in
Operation Chart.
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your
dealer, or specified in your boat owner's manual.
Place the drive unit in full the down/in position.
Place the control handle in neutral.
COLD OR WARM ENGINE
EFI engines require no throttle advance to start. The boat can be
operated after the engine has started and is idling smoothly.
IMPORTANT: If the engine has not been operated for more than
24 hours, Mercury Marine recommends priming the engine oil
system.
NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods
or have had fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first
few initial attempts to start. Do not advance the throttle to keep the
engine running. Continue to restart the engine until it idles
smoothly which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the engine
to warm up to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle.
1. If the engine has not been operated for more than 24 hours,
de‑activate the lanyard stop switch so that the engine will not
start and crank the engine until the oil pressure is indicated on
the oil pressure gauge.
2. Turn key switch to "ON" and wait 10 seconds to allow the fuel
pump to prime the system.
3. Start the engine. Release the key when the engine starts and
allow switch to return to the "ON" position.
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