Operation

2.Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the en-

gine stop switch.

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WARNING

Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating.

Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard where it could become entan- gled, preventing it from functioning.

Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.

3.Turn the main switch to “” (on).

NOTE:

Dual engine users: When the main switch is turned on, the buzzer operates for a few seconds then stops automatically. The buzzer also operates if one of the engines stalls.

4.Turn the main switch to “” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.

OFF ON START

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5.Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the main switch to return it to “

(on).

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CAUTION:

Never turn the main switch to “” (start) while the engine is running.

Do not keep the starter motor turning for more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quickly dis- charged, thus making it impossible to

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