Owner`s manual
Starting
After
pre-start
checks
and
procedures
have
been
followed,
the
engine
can
be
started.
Follow
the
step-by-step
instructions
below,
but
be
sure
to
read
the
Engine
Owner's
Manual
for
manufacturer's
recommendations.
A
WARNING
Always start engine with
the
ringle lever control
in
neu-
tral or
with
shift rontrol disabled. '!he control
in
your
boat
may
or
may
not
block
the
starting cirruit
if
the
lever
is not in neutral, or shift control is
not
disabW.
Refer
to
the
engine Owner's
Manual
Jor
starting
information.
Step
1.
With
the
ignition key switches off,
put
the
shift
control
levers in
neutral
position
.
Step
2. Move
each
throttle
lever forward to full
throttle
position
and
back
to
idle position.
Throttle
linkage
and
cable
must
move
smoothly.
Step
3.
Turn
key switch
of
one
engine
to
START
position.
Release key
immediately
after
engine
starts.
The
key
is
spring
loaded
and
will
return to the normally on position.
A
CAUTION
Failure
to
release ignition
key
after engine
siLIris
may
damage
the
starter motor
and
drive.
Do not operare siLIrter continuollS/y
for
more
than
10
seconds.
If
the engine does
not
siLIn, release
key
momeniLIrily
and
try again.
In
cold
weather, it may be necessary to
move
the throttle lever
back
and
forth
3
or
4 times while
the
starter
is
operating.
This
will
feed
more
fuel to
the
engine
for
starting
.
DO
NOT
move
throttle
lever back
and
forlll
if
the
engine
is warm; this
will
flood
the
engine.
Step
4.
Operate
the
engine
at
approximately 1000 RPM
and
check
the
oil
pressure
gauge
.
If
oil pressure is
not
within
specified
range
STOP
ENGINE IMMEDIATELY
and
determine
the
cause.
Step 5.
Repeat
starting
procedure
for
the
second
engine
.
IMPORTANT
The
second
engine
may
be
difficul t
to
hear
when
it starts
due
to the noise
of
the first
engine.
Observe the tachometer
of
the
second
engine
.
When
the
RPMs
Jump
up
",
release
the
key switch
immediately.
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