trim use automatic transmission fluid. Check the
fluid levels in the vertical drive units or transmission
as often as practical.
NOTICE
Failure to move the control handle to the idle
position immediately when engine starts will al-
lowengineto“over-rev”andenginedamagecould
result. “Over-revving”engineafteroff-seasonstor-
agecouldalsodamagethewaterpumpimpeller.
When starting engine for the first time after
off-season storage, always idle engine for
one minute to allow the water pump to
prime.
IF THE LOWEST
ANTICIPATED
TEMPERATURE IS*
THE FOLLOWING
SAE VISCOSITY OILS
ARE RECOMMENDED
32
O
F (0
o
C) and above
SAE 30
SAE 20W-20
SAE 10W
0 F (-18 C) to 32 F (0 C)
O O O O
Below 0 F (-18 C)
O O
3.
As soon as engine starts:
*Temperature range you expect to operate.
Note: Use only single viscosity oils .
a. Release key to the ON or RUN position.
Table 1: SAE Viscosity Chart
b. Move control handle to the fast idle position to
warm up engine. DO NOT exceed 1000 RPM.
3.
Start and operate the bilge blower system for at least
four (4) minutes before start-up.
NOTICE
Cold engine starting procedures are different for
EFI engines. Priming is not necessary. Refer to
theengineowner’smanualforadditionalinforma-
tion.
4.
Lower the vertical outdrive units (on applicable mod-
els)makingsurethewaterintakesareunderthewater.
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines)
C. Warm Engine Starting
1.
The engine may require priming prior to starting. To
prime the engine, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
Move control handle to the neutral detent position.
a. Place ignition switch in the OFF position.
b. Disengage shift mechanism.
Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts, but DO NOT hold in start position for
more than ten seconds. If engine does not start, let
go momentarily, then try again.
c. Move control handle to the full throttle position;
this operates accelerator pump and primes the
engine.
3.
As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUNposition.
d. Repeat priming, if necessary.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when en-
gine is running.
e. Return the control handle to fast idle position.
2.
Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts. DO NOT hold in START position for
morethantenseconds. Incolderweather,moreprim-
ing may be necessary. However, too much priming
may flood engine.
NOTICE
Warm engine starting procedures are different
for EFI engines. Refer to the engine owner’s
manual for additional information.
If engine floods:
•
•
•
Disengage shift. Move handle to full throttle position.
Turn key switch to the START position.
Immediately move the control handle to the idle posi-
tion when the engine starts.
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