Operation

NOTE:

The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu- tral.

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).

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OFF

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4.Open the throttle slightly without shifting using the neutral throttle lever or free ac- celerator. You may need to change the throttle opening slightly depending on en- gine temperature. After the engine starts, return the throttle to the original position.

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