Operation
42
NOTE:
●
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 43.
●
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 80.
EMU27663
Electric start and remote control models
1.
Place the remote control lever in neutral.
NOTE:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2.
Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then install the clip on the other
end of the cord into the engine shut-off
switch.
WARNING
EWM00121
●
Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg while operating.
●
Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
●
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
ing 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.
3.
Turn the main switch to “
” (on).
4.
Turn the main switch to “
” (start),
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
5.
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to “
” (on).
CAUTION:
ECM00191
●
Never turn the main switch to “
”
(start) while the engine is running.
●
Do not keep the starter motor turning
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
