2.
Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steering fluid as re-
quired by the indications on the dip sticks. Use an
SAE 30 motor oil (refer to engine manual for
manufacturer’s recommendations). DO NOT USE
MULTIGRADEOIL. Powersteering,powertrim,and
trim tabs use automatic transmission fluid. Check
the fluid levels in the vertical drive units or transmis-
sion as often as practical.
ginemodels)duringclosemaneuveringoratslow
speeds. Water may be forced back through the
underwater exhaust outlet of an engine not run-
ningandcauseseriousenginedamage. DONOT
attempt to plane the boat with only one engine
runningexceptunderemergencyconditions. The
propellers are selected for the boat with both
engines in operation. This labored condition on
one engine could cause extensive engine dam-
age.
3.
4.
5.
Start and operate the bilge blower system for at least
four (4) minutes before start-up.
C. Warm Engine Starting
Lower the vertical outdrive units (on applicable mod-
els)makingsurethewaterintakesareunderthewater.
1.
2.
Move the throttle lever to the neutral position.
Crank the starter until engine starts or for no more
than ten (10) seconds. If the engine fails to start,
disengage shift (as directed in the Control Manual)
and advance until resistance is felt; then advance 1/
Attach the lanyard to the emergency ignition cut-off
switch (on applicable models). Engine will crank but
will not start if lanyard is not in place. Attach the
other end of the lanyard to a secure place on your
clothing.
2
inch.
3.
Once the engine starts, release the key to the RUN
position and quickly return throttle to the idle posi-
tion.
B. Cold Engine Start
1.
A cold engine will require priming by pumping the
throttle. Place the throttle into the shift disengaged
position and push the throttle full forward three (3) to
four (4) times. This will set the choke and prime the
engine. Return the throttle lever to neutral position.
With the lever still in the disengaged position, push
the throttle forward until resistance is felt and then
move forward another 1/2 inch for fast idle position.
NOTICE
Warm engine starting procedures are different
for EFI engines. Priming is not necessary. Re-
fer to the engine owner’s manual for additional
information.
D. Shifting
2.
Turn the key to STARTposition and crank to start. If
the engine fails to start, repeat step #1 to reprime.
DO NOT crank starter for more than ten (10) sec-
onds per try or damage to the starter may occur.
Steps #1 and #2 may need to be repeated two to
three times.
1.
If the lever is in the shift (disengaged) position, return
totheneutraldetenteandallowthelevertoreengage
shift.
2.
To go FORWARD, briskly push the lever forward to
the forward shift position only. The shift should com-
pletely engage before the throttle begins to advance
the speed of the engine.
NOTICE
Cold engine starting procedures are different for
EFI engines. Priming is not necessary. Refer to
theengineowner’smanualforadditionalinforma-
tion.
3.
To go into REVERSE, briskly pull the lever back to
the reverse shift position only. The shift should com-
pletely engage before the throttle begins to advance
the speed of the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key to the RUN po-
sition and adjust the throttle to about 1500 rpms. Allow
the engine to warm up to at least 120 degrees before
shifting into gear.
NOTICE
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