OPERATION
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7. Warm Engine ‑ Advance the fast idle lever or throttle only feature to an approximate halfway (1/2) setting.
After engine starts, immediately reduce engine speed back to idle.
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a - Fast idle speed lever b - Throttle only feature
8. Starting Flooded Engine ‑ Advance the fast idle lever or throttle only feature to the maximum position.
Without activating primer, crank engine for 10 seconds. Wait 30 seconds and repeat until engine starts.
Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine starts.
9. Turn ignition key to the "START" position. If engine is cold, push in on key to choke engine. If engine fails
to start in 10 seconds, return key to "ON" position, wait 30 seconds and try again.
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10. Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole.
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NOTE: Engines equipped with a thermostat ‑ The amount of water flow can vary due to the thermostat operation.
It may take several minutes for the engine to warm up enough for water to start spraying out of the 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 will cause serious engine damage.
Gear Shifting
• Your outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation: forward (F), neutral (N), and reverse
(R).
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