Owner's Manual
EMERGENCY STARTING
If you must get the engine running, but are unable to do so because of starter system failure or battery discharge, you can use the emergency starting procedure to start the engine.
If the battery voltage is too low to operate the electric fuel pump, you will not be able to start the engine using the EMERGENCY STARTING procedure because sufficient fuel will not be supplied to the engine.
If you touch electrical components when rope-starting the engine, you can get a severe electrical shock.
When rope-starting the engine, be careful not to touch electrical components such as ignition coils or spark plug leads.
- Make sure that the motor is in “NEUTRAL” and the emergency stop switch lock plate is removed.
When you use the emergency starting procedure, the start-in-gear protection system will not work. If the shift lever is not in the “NEUTRAL” position, the boat can start off unexpectedly when the engine is started, throwing occupants or causing an accident.
Make sure that the shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL” position before attempting to start the motor using the emergency starting procedure.
Remove the motor cover.
Loosen the four bolts securing the ring gear cover. Remove the ring gear cover.
Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several times until you feel resistance.
Put the emergency stop switch lock plate in place.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and listen for the electric fuel pump to cycle.
The initial fuel pump cycle is for a period of 3 seconds after the ignition key is first turned on. If you are not sure about fuel pump operation, you may turn the key off, then repeat step #6.
With the ignition key turned off, tie a knot in one end of the emergency starter rope located in the tool kit. Tie the other end around the screw-driver handle in the tool kit.
Hook the knotted end of the rope in the pulley notch and wind the rope around the pulley in a counterclockwise direction.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
After following steps for normal starting procedure, pull the emergency starter rope sharply to start the engine. Repeat, if the motor has not started.
If you attempt to reinstall the ring gear cover or motor cover after starting the engine you can be injured.
Do not attempt to reinstall the ring gear cover or motor cover after starting the engine.
When the engine is running, there are many moving parts that could cause severe personal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your hands, hair, clothing, etc., away from the engine.
Be sure to have the starter system repaired as soon as possible. You should not continue to use the emergency starting procedure for routine engine starting.
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
EMERGENCY START
One (1) emergency key is included in the remote control box for the Keyless Start System.
In case of Dual Engine:
By carrying out the emergency start operation on either one of the engines, another engine may be started by operating the main switch.
If the key-fob is lost or the key-fob battery has run low, the Keyless Start System OFF (locked) state can be released by using the emergency key and entering the 4-digit passcode.
- Turn the main switch 1 to the right about 15° and pull it out.
- Insert the emergency key 2 into the key cylinder.
