Starting, Shifting, and Stopping
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WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious
injury or death from fire or explosion. Before starting the engine, operate the
bilge blower or vent the engine compartment for at least five minutes.
NEW ENGINES OR ENGINES COMING OUT OF STORAGE
Refer to Recommissioning the Power Package.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
• Do not start the engine without supplying water to the seawater pickup
pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
• Never shift the drive unit unless the engine is at idle RPM.
Perform the following as appropriate:
Check all items listed in Operation Chart.
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your dealer, or
specified in your boat owner's manual.
Place the drive unit in the full down/in position.
Place the control handle in neutral.
COLD OR WARM ENGINE
EFI engines require no throttle advance to start. The boat can be operated after
the engine has started and is idling smoothly.
NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods or have had
fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first few initial attempts to start.
Do not advance the throttle to keep the engine running. Continue to restart the
engine until it idles smoothly, which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the
engine to warm up to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle. Do not
operate at full throttle until the engine reaches an oil temperature of 60 °C
(140 °F).
FLOODED ENGINE
Before trying a restart, check for full battery voltage (13.8–14.2 volts). Move
control/throttle lever to full throttle. Be prepared to decrease the engine speed
to idle as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the key switch to "START." Release the key and allow the switch to
return to the "RUN" position.
2. Check the oil pressure gauge immediately after the engine starts. If oil
pressure is below the minimum requirement, see Specifications, stop the
engine immediately, and determine the cause.
3. If the engine is cold, make sure the engine is idling smoothly before
operating the boat.
OPERATION
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