STAR
TING PROCEDURES
The operation and maintenance manual supplied with your
engine provides pre-start, starting, and cold-starting
instructions. The following information is merely a guide
and not intended to explain in detail all starting procedures
and instructions. Refer to your engine owner
’s manual.
Preliminary Checks
1.
Secure boat to the dock before attempting to start
engine. The boat should be kept secure until the
engine is running and warmed up.
2.
Check engine oil level, power steering and power trim
fluid levels.
3.
Check fuel supply to ensure you have enough fuel for
your expected travel plan.
4.
Open the engine compartment. Inspect for fuel odors
and visible leaks in the fuel, oil, coolant, exhaust, and
power steering systems. See your dealer for repairs if
any leaks are found, or if there is an accumulation of
fuel or oil in the bilge.
5.
If your boat’s bilge has collected any water (but not gas
or oil) operate the bilge pump until the pump will not
pump out any more water.
6.
Always operate the bilge blower for at least four (4)
minutes before and while starting the engine, and any-
time you are operating your boat below cruising
speeds. Check the blower output vent for airflow.
7.
Make sure the throttle/shift control is in the neutral
position.
8.
Make sure passengers seated in the bow area do not
obstruct the driver’s vision.
Starting
1.
If your boat is equipped with an optional battery selec-
tor switch, turn the battery switch to 1, 2, or ALL
position.
2.
Check all electrical systems and navigational lights.
Make sure ignition interrupter lanyard is connected to
the driver and switch.
3.
When cold starting your boat, advance the throttle sev-
eral times and leave it in the SLOW/STAR
T position.
This will actuate the carburetor accelerator pump and
feed fuel to the engine. Turn ignition key to ST
ART
position.
NOTE:Engine will not turn over if throttle/shift control is
not in the neutral position.
4.
If engine fails to start, wait approximately three (3) min-
utes. Move throttle only once to the maximum position
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CAUTION:
Do not continuously operate starter for
more than 15 seconds without pausing. Allow starter to
cool at least three (3) minutes between start attempts.
DANGER:
Gasoline vapors are highly explosive. T o
prevent possible explosion and fire, check the engine
and fuel compartments before each engine start for the
accumulation of fumes or fuel leakage. Always operate
the blower for four (4) minutes before starting engine.
STARTING PROCEDURES
The operation and maintenance manual supplied with your
engine provides pre-start, starting, and cold-starting
instructions. The following information is merely a guide
and not intended to explain in detail all starting procedures
and instructions. Refer to your engine owner’s manual.
Preliminary Checks
1. Secure boat to the dock before attempting to start
engine. The boat should be kept secure until the
engine is running and warmed up.
2. Check engine oil level, power steering and power trim
fluid levels.
3. Check fuel supply to ensure you have enough fuel for
your expected travel plan.
4. Open the engine compartment. Inspect for fuel odors
and visible leaks in the fuel, oil, coolant, exhaust, and
power steering systems. See your dealer for repairs if
any leaks are found, or if there is an accumulation of
fuel or oil in the bilge.
5. If your boat’s bilge has collected any water (but not gas
or oil) operate the bilge pump until the pump will not
pump out any more water.
6. Always operate the bilge blower for at least four (4)
minutes before and while starting the engine, and any-
time you are operating your boat below cruising
speeds. Check the blower output vent for airflow.
7. Make sure the throttle/shift control is in the neutral
position.
8. Make sure passengers seated in the bow area do not
obstruct the driver’s vision.
Starting
1. If your boat is equipped with an optional battery selec-
tor switch, turn the battery switch to 1, 2, or ALL
position.
2. Check all electrical systems and navigational lights.
Make sure ignition interrupter lanyard is connected to
the driver and switch.
3. When cold starting your boat, advance the throttle sev-
eral times and leave it in the SLOW/START position.
This will actuate the carburetor accelerator pump and
feed fuel to the engine. Turn ignition key to START
position.
NOTE: Engine will not turn over if throttle/shift control is
not in the neutral position.
4. If engine fails to start, wait approximately three (3) min-
utes. Move throttle only once to the maximum position
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CAUTION:
Do not continuously operate starter for
more than 15 seconds without pausing. Allow starter to
cool at least three (3) minutes between start attempts.
DANGER:
Gasoline vapors are highly explosive. To
prevent possible explosion and fire, check the engine
and fuel compartments before each engine start for the
accumulation of fumes or fuel leakage. Always operate
the blower for four (4) minutes before starting engine.
