2-7
Boat Operation
Section 2
Starting Procedure
Use the following checklist each time you start the out-
board engine. Additional detailed information about
these systems is covered in the engine operator’s
manual.
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Operator’s manual on-board
❑
Review
Pre-operation Checklist
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Engine battery OFF-ON switch to ON position
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House battery OFF-ON switch to ON position
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Release engine tilt lock and lower engine to full
Tilt Down position
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Verify fuel supply
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Connect the fuel line to your portable tank
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Squeeze the fuel primer bulb until light resis-
tance is felt
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Move engine control lever to NEUTRAL position
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Attach ignition shutoff switch clip and lanyard
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Start outboard engine using the main engine key
switch
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Use emergency battery parallel switch if required
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Verify engine cooling system operation by
observing the overboard indicator
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Verify all engine systems using the gauges
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Let outboard engine idle in NEUTRAL for five
minutes before leaving the dock
!
DANGER
Never start or operate the engine when people
are in the water near your boat. Contact with
the boat, engine, or rotating propeller can cause
serious injury or death.
!
CAUTION
Never start or run the outboard engine without
an adequate supply of cooling water. The
engine will be damaged immediately.
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