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Operation

continue to run and cause an acci- NOTICE
dent.
 Never turn the main switch key to the
start position while the engine is run-
ning. The starter mechanism could be
damaged.
 If the starter motor is engaged continu-
1 ously for more than 5 seconds, the bat-
3 tery will become quickly discharged and
it will be impossible to start the engine.
The starter motor may also be damaged
2 if it is engaged continuously for more
than 5 seconds.
1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip On this boat, the engine is connected directly
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to the drive unit. Starting the engine gener-
ates some thrust immediately. Only enough
TIP:
throttle should be applied to keep the engine
The engine will not start when the clip is re-
at a fast enough idle to stay running.
moved from the engine shut-off switch. The
starter motor will turn over without the cord
Stopping the engine
attached.
WARNING
(5) Put the remote control lever in the neutral
position. The starter motor will not oper- Once the engine has stopped, you have
ate unless the remote control lever is in NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
neutral. Turn the main switch key to the You could collide with another boat, a
start position and release it when the en- dock, or other obstacle.
gine starts. If the engine does not start
Stopping the engine immediately after oper-
after 5 seconds of cranking, release the
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-
key. Wait at least 15 seconds before try-
mended. Let the engine cool off at idle or low
ing to start the engine again.
speed for a few minutes first.
To stop the engine:
(1) Return the remote control lever to the
neutral position.
(2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
sition.

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