10. 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.
11. After engine starts, 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 will cause engine damage.
Starting The Engine - Tiller Handle Models And Manual Start Remote
Control Models
Before starting, read the Pre-Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, and Engine Break-in Procedure
in the Operation Section.
CAUTION
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water circulating through all the cooling water
intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the engine.
1. Make sure the cooling water intake is submerged.
2. Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type fuel tanks.
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