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Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss
of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, with-
out engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause peo-
ple and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.
3.Place the throttle grip in the "
START
" (start)
position.
4.Place the choke knob in the "
START
" (start)
position. After the engine starts, return the kn-
ob to the "RUN" (run) position.
NOTE:
When restarting a warm engine, place the choke knob in the "
RUN
" (run) position.
If the choke knob is left in the "
START
" (start) position while the engine is
running, the engine will run poorly or stall.
5.Pull the manual starter handle slowly until
you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull
straight out to start the engine. Repeat if necessary.
6.After the engine starts, slowly return the m-
anual starter handle to the original position before releasing it.
7.Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up.
If the engine does not start on the first try, repeat the procedure. If the engine
fails to start after 4 or 5 tries, open the throttle a small amount (between 1/8
and 1/4) and try again. Also if the engine is warm and fails to start, open the
throttle a same amout and try to start the engine again.
Warming up engine
Manual start models
1. After starting the engine, return the choke knob to the halfway position.
For approximately the first 5 minutes after starting, warm up the engine by
operating at one fifth throttle or less. After the engine has warmed up, push
the choke knob in fully. Failure to do so will shorten engine life.
NOTE:
If the choke knob is left pulled out after the engine starts, the engine will stall.
In temperatures of -5
℃
or less, leave the choke knob pulled out fully for app-
roximately 30 seconds after starting.
2. Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole.
CAUTION:
A flow of water from the hole on the exha-
ust cover shows that the water pump is p-
umping water through the cooling passa-
ges. If water is not flowing out of the hole
at all times while the engine is running,
overheating and serious damage could
occur. Stop the engine and check whether
the cooling water inlet on the lower case
or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked.
Consult your dealer if the problem cannot
be located and corrected.
Shifting
Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you.
CAUTION:
To change the boat direction or shifting position from forward to rever-
se or viceversa, first close the throttle so that the engine idles (or runs
at low speeds.)
Forward (tilller handle and remote control models)
Tiller control models
1. Place the throttle grip in the fully closed position.
2. Move the gear shift lever quickly and firmly from neutral to forward.
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