Section 3 - On the Water
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Stopping the Engine
1. Move the remote control handle to neutral/idle and allow the engine to slow to idle speed. If engine has been operated at
high speed for a long period of time, allow the engine to cool at idle speed for 3–5 minutes.
2. Turn ignition key to the "OFF" position.
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear
IMPORTANT: Avoid stopping the engine if the sterndrive is in gear.
If you stopped the engine while in gear, return the shift control to neutral and resume normal starting procedures.
Starting and Stopping the Engine—3.0 TKS
Starting and Stopping the Engine
NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.
Starting the Engine
1. Check all items listed in the
Operation Chart
.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
!
WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death from fire or explosion. Before
starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the engine compartment for at least five minutes.
3. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to "ON" position. Allow the engine
to warm up 6–10 minutes on the first start of the day.
NOTE: If the engine has not run for a long period it may require a couple of attempts.
4. If engine does not start after three attempts:
a. Push the
throttle only
button and position the remote control handle/throttle lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
b. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to "ON" position.
5. If engine does not start after step 4:
a. Move the remote control handle/throttle lever to full throttle position, then return to 1/4 throttle.
b. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to "ON" position.
6. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks.
7. Move control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or backward to shift to reverse. After shifting,
advance throttle to the desired setting.
NOTICE
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the gearcase. Shifting into gear when the engine is not running
can misalign the clutch, preventing proper shifting. Always shift the gearcase into gear when the engine is operating at idle. If
you must shift while the engine is not operating, rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate direction during shifting.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the remote control handle to neutral/idle and allow the engine to slow to idle speed. If engine has been operated at
high speed for a long period of time, allow the engine to cool at idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Turn ignition key to the "OFF" position.
Starting the Engine After It Has Been Stopped While In Gear
IMPORTANT: Avoid stopping the engine if the sterndrive unit is in gear. If the engine does stop, refer to the following
procedure:
1. Push and pull repeatedly on the remote control handle until handle returns to the neutral/idle position. This may take
several tries if the power package was operating above idle RPM when the engine stopped.
2. After the handle returns to the neutral/idle position, resume normal starting procedures.
