Operation
48
Check that no water leaks from the joints be-
tween the exhaust cover, cylinder head, and
body cylinder.
EMU27670
Warming up engine
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Choke start models
After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3
minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life. Gradually return the
choke knob to its home position as the en-
gine warms up.
EMU36530
Checks after engine warm-up
EMU36540
Shifting
While tightly moored, and without applying
throttle, confirm that the engine shifts
smoothly into forward and reverse, and back
to neutral.
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Stop switches
●
Confirm that turning the main switch to the
“
” (off) position stops the engine.
●
Confirm that removing the clip from the en-
gine shut-off switch stops the engine.
●
Confirm that the engine cannot be started
with the clip removed from the engine
shut-off switch.
EMU31730
Shifting
WARNING
EWM00180
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
NOTICE
ECM01610
Warm up the engine before shifting into
gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle
speed may be higher than normal. High
idle speed can prevent you from shifting
back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the
engine, shift to neutral, then restart the
engine and allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
1.
Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if
equipped).
2.
Move the remote control lever firmly and
crisply forward (for forward gear) or
backward (for reverse gear) about 35° (a
detent can felt).
ZMU03908
1. Neutral interlock trigger
