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BASIC OPERATION
Launching
When launching your boat always leave the handle rope secured in the neutral position
(shaft horizontal). This also applies when starting the engine.
Before starting the engine on the water, always put on your life vest as you would in any
boat with any engine.
Attach the safety kill switch lanyard to your belt loop or wrist.
Starting the Engine
ALWAYS check engine oil level before starting!!
WARNING!!
Never run the engine in an enclosed area! Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that may cause a loss of consciousness and/or death!
To Start the engine, first pull the choke rod to the choke position. The engine is
equipped with a mercury tilt switch so the shaft must be in a level position with the prop
out of the water for the starter to engage. Tilt the engine forward into the boat and turn
the key to the start position. It may be necessary to run the engine on choke for a few
seconds until the engine warms up. You should run the engine for a few minutes to
ensure that it runs properly. If the engine runs rough after warm up, the carburetor may
need adjustment. (Refer to the engine Manual.)
To Stop the engine, release the throttle and allow the engine to idle for a few seconds.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
EMERGENCY STOP! The engine may be stopped at any time by pulling and detaching
the emergency kill switch lanyard from the kill switch. Note: It is the operator’s
responsibility to ensure that the kill switch operates properly before each use.
CAUTION! – Lowering the propeller into the water at high engine rpm may cause a
standing operator or passenger to lose balance or be ejected from the boat. A L W A Y S
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COME TO IDLE BEFORE LOWERING THE PROPELLER
INTO THE WATER!
NOTE: AFTER YOUR FIRST TEST RUN ON THE WATER IT IS NECESSARY TO
REMOVE THE DRAIN PLUG (SHOWN ON PAGE 10) AT THE REAR OF THE DRIVE
HOUSING TO CHECK FOR WATER LEAKING IN. THIS BOX MUST RUN
COMPLETELY DRY. IF WATER COMES OUT OF THE DRAIN PLUG THE COVER
PLATES MUST BE REMOVED AND RE-SEALED WITH A GOOD GRADE SILICONE.
PERFORM THIS CHECK ANY TIME THE COVERS ARE REMOVED AND
REPLACED.
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