9 Lower the drive unit to normal run position; make
sure the water intakes are submerged. There
should be no obstructions in the water near the
propellers.
Starting the Engine
The engine has an auto-crank feature that assists
engine starting. With auto-crank, the ignition switch
works differently than with traditional starting systems.
1 Move the control handle to NEUTRAL position N.
2 From the O (Off) position, turn the key to S (Start)
and quickly release back to I (Ignition). Auto-crank
will engage, and the engine will crank until it starts
(five second maximum).
3 If the engine does not start, move the key back to
O and repeat step 2.
During engine operation breaks, you can leave the key
at I to operate electronics that require power when the
engine is not running. This will not damage the ignition
system.
NOTICE! With engine off and key at I (Ignition), moving
the key to S (Start) and holding the key will NOT start
the engine. You must move the key back to O (Off) and
use step 2 above.
NOTICE! With the engine running, turning the key to
the S (Start) position and holding it will cause the
engine to shut down while leaving the ignition ON.
If the engine floods during a warm start, follow the
directions In the following section to start the engine.
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