Operation
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cord to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the
cord where it could become entangled, preventing it
from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord during normal op-
eration. 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 ob-
jects in the boat to be thrown forward.
1.
Place the control lever in “ ” (neutral).
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from
starting except when in neutral.
2.
Attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure 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.
3.
Turn the main switch to “
” (on) to make sure that the
digital electronic control-active indicator comes on. The
engine cannot be started when the digital electronic
control-alert indicator comes on.
4.
Turn the main switch to “
” (start), and hold it for a
maximum of 5 seconds.
NOTICE:
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 continuous-
ly for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quick-
ly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the
engine. The starter can also be damaged. If the en-
gine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, return
the main switch to “
” (on), wait 10 seconds, then
crank the engine again.
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When starting the engine using the Start/Stop button,
press the button to start the engine. The indicator for the
starting engine will come on.
When starting the engine using the Start/Stop button on
the All Start/Stop switch panel, press the button to start
all of the engines.
1. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1. Engine shut-off switch
2. Clip
3. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
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1
2
3
1. Main switch
1. Main switch
ON
OFF
START
1
ON
OFF
START
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