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OPERATION
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STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Direct Drive Models (Non Gear Shift) – Outboard is in gear at all times.
Do not start the engine with the throttle lever past the start position.
Always remain seated when attempting to start the engine. Sudden
acceleration could cause loss of balance by occupants resulting in
serious injury or death.
7 Models with gear shift: Move gear shift level to neutral position.
8 Always remain seated when attempting to start the engine. Pull the starter rope
slowly until you feel the starter engage, then pull rapidly to crank the engine.
Allow rope to return slowly. Repeat until engine starts.
Note: Starting Flooded Engine – Move the choke lever down to the open position.
Wait 30 seconds, keep the throttle lever at the start position, then continue to crank
engine for starting.
9 Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator
hole.
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole,
stop engine and check cooling water intake for obstruction. No obstruction
may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard checked by
your dealer. Operating the engine while overheated may cause serious
engine damage.
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GEAR SHIFTING – (MODELS WITH GEAR SHIFT)
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Your outboard has two gear shift positions to provide operation: Forward (F),
and Neutral (out of gear).
2 Reduce throttle speed to idle speed.
3 Always shift outboard into gear with a quick motion.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Reduce engine speed and push in the engine stop button or pull the lanyard.
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EMERGENCY STARTING
If the starter rope should break or the rewind starter fails, use the spare starter rope
(provided) and follow this procedure.
1 Side Shift Models – Shift outboard to neutral position.
2 Remove three bolts and rewind starter assembly.
3 Refasten fuel tank at position (a) using the existing bolt.
4 Reconnect the black lead (b) from the engine stop button.
IMPORTANT: The black lead from the engine stop button will have to be
reconnected in order to use the engine stop button to stop the engine.
5 Place the starter rope knot into the starter cup notch and wind the rope
clockwise around the cup.
6 Pull the starter rope to start the engine.
WARNING
To prevent getting an electrical shock, DO NOT touch any ignition
component, wiring, or spark plug wire when starting or running the
engine.
WARNING
The exposed moving flywheel can cause serious injury. Keep your
hands, hair, clothing, tools, and other objects away from engine when
starting or running the engine.
Do not attempt to reinstall the rewind starter assembly or top cowl
when engine is running.
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MAINTENANCE
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OUTBOARD CARE
To keep your outboard in the best operating condition, it is important that your
outboard receive the periodic inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule. We urge you to keep it maintained properly to ensure
the safety of you and your passengers and retain its dependability.
WARNING
Neglected inspection and maintenance service of your outboard or at-
tempting to perform maintenance or repair on your outboard if you are
not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures could cause
personal injury, death, or product failure.
Record maintenance performed in Maintenance Log at the back of this book. Save
all maintenance work orders and receipts.
SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR
OUTBOARD
We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts
and Genuine Lubricants.
WARNING
Using a replacement part that is inferior to the original part could result
in personal injury, death, or product failure.
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