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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.
●
Make sure no one is standing behind
you when pulling the starter rope. It
could whip behind you and injure some-
one.
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An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very
dangerous. Keep loose clothing and
other objects away when starting the en-
gine. Use the emergency starter rope
only as instructed. Do not touch the fly-
wheel or other moving parts when the
engine is running. Do not install the
starter mechanism or top cowling after
the engine is running.
●
Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug
wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical
components when starting or operating
the motor. You could get an electrical
shock.
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Emergency starting engine
1.
Remove the top cowling.
2.
Remove the start-in-gear protection ca-
ble from the starter, if equipped.
3.
Remove the starter/flywheel cover after
removing the bolt(s).
4.
Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-
ther information, see page 32. Be sure
the engine is in neutral and that the clip is
attached to the engine shut-off switch.
The main switch must be “
” (on), if
equipped.
5.
If equipped the choke knob, pull out it
when the engine is cold. After the engine
starts, gradually return the choke knob to
its home position as the engine warms
up.
6.
Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
rotor and wind the rope several turns
around the flywheel clockwise.
7.
Give a strong pull straight out to crank
and start the engine. Repeat if neces-
sary.
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