Owner`s manual

OPERATION

Starting, Shifting and Stopping

WARNING

Avoid fire or explosion. Before starting the engine, operate the

bilge blower for at least five minutes to remove any explosive

fumes from the engine compartment. If the boat is not equipped

with a bilge blower, open the engine hatch and leave it open while

starting the engine.

NEW ENGINES OR ENGINES COMING OUT OF STORAGE

See Power Package Recommissioning.

IMPORTANT: Observe the following:

• Do not start the engine without supplying water to the

seawater pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).

• Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than

30 seconds.

• Never shift the drive unit unless the engine is at idle RPM.

Perform the following as appropriate:

Check all items listed in Operation Chart.

Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your

dealer, or specified in your boat owner's manual.

Place the drive unit in full the down/in position.

Place the control handle in neutral.

COLD OR WARM ENGINE

EFI engines require no throttle advance to start. The boat can be

operated after the engine has started and is idling smoothly.

NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods

or have had fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first

few initial attempts to start. Do not advance the throttle to keep the

engine running. Continue to restart the engine until it idles

smoothly which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the engine

to warm up to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle. Do not

operate at full throttle until the engine reaches an oil temperature

of 60 °C (140 °F).