Specifications

OPERATION

7. Models with gear shift ‑ Move gear shift lever to neutral

position.

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WARNING

Sudden acceleration can serious injury or death. This outboard

is a direct‑drive model, meaning the lower unit is in gear at all

times. Do not start the engine with the throttle lever past the

start position and remain seated when starting.

8. Always remain seated when attempting to start the engine.

Pull the starter rope slowly until the starter engages, then pull

rapidly to crank the engine. Allow rope to return slowly. Repeat

until engine starts.

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NOTE: Starting flooded engine ‑ Move the choke lever down to

the open position. Wait 30 seconds, keep the throttle lever at the

start position, then continue to crank engine for starting.

9. After engine starts, check for a steady stream of water flowing

out of the water pump indicator hole.