OPERATION
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10.Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel the starter engage,
then pull rapidly to crank the engine. Allow the rope to return
slowly. Repeat until the engine starts.
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NOTE: Starting flooded engine ‑ push in the choke knob. Wait
30 seconds, then continue to crank engine for starting.
11.Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water
pump indicator hole.
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump
indicator hole, stop the engine and check the cooling water
intake for obstruction. No obstruction may indicate a water
pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard
checked by a dealer. Operating the engine while overheated
may cause serious engine damage.
IF THE RECOIL STARTER FAILS TO OPERATE
• Remove the upper motor cover and the recoil starter. Wrap
a rope around the starter pulley then pull quickly to start.
• Use a 10 mm socket wrench as a rope handle.
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