Before Starting
Before you attempt to start your engine, be sure to perform the inspection items provided in the daily
checklist located in the chapter entitled Maintenance Schedule.
WARNING!
To prevent a possible explosion hazard, operate the
engine compartment bilge blower as recommended by
the boat manufacturer before starting the engine. Do
not operate the engine without a fully functioning bilge
blower.
● To prevent a possible explosion or fire, make a
habit of checking the engine and engine com-
partment visually before operating the boat
(before the engine is started) and after operat-
ing the boat (after the engine has been stop-
ped). Also, smell for the presence of gasoline
fumes.
● Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area.
If operating the engine in an enclosed space,
ensure that there is proper ventilation in order
to remove exhaust gases from the area. Please
see Carbon Monoxide in the section entitled
Safety Information for additional details.
● Do not start the engine out of the water unless
you have connected a hose with running water
to the engine flushing port (see Engine Flush in
the section entitled After Engine Shutdown for
instructions).
● Never use start spray or similar agents to start
an engine. This may cause an explosion in the
inlet manifold.
● Thoroughly familiarize yourself with operation
of remote control supplied with your boat before
proceeding.
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1. Turn main battery switch A to start battery.
NOTICE! If your boat is equipped with multiple
batteries and a selector switch, after starting,
the engine should be operated with the selector
switch set to the ALL position. This will provide
charging system output to all batteries.
2. Start the boat’s bilge blower and run as recom-
mended by the boat manufacturer. Frequently
check boat’s bilge area for gasoline fumes.
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