Specifications

OPERATION
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8. Check for water coming out of the water pump indicator
hole.
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NOTE: The electronic starting system will automatically prime
(choke) the engine and increase idle speed for starting.
NOTICE
Operating the engine while overheated can cause engine
damage. If no water exits the water pump indicator hole, stop
the engine and check the cooling water intake holes for
obstruction. No obstruction may indicate a water pump failure
or blockage in the cooling system, which can overheat the
engine. Have an authorized Mercury Marine dealer check the
system.
Gear Shifting
NOTICE
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the
gearcase. Shifting into gear when the engine is not running can
misalign the clutch, preventing proper shifting. Always shift the
gearcase into gear when the engine is operating at idle. If you
must shift while the engine is not operating, rotate the propeller
shaft in the appropriate direction during shifting.