Operation31EMU27450Operating engineEMU27480Feeding fuelWARNINGEWM00420 Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored and thatyou can steer clear of any obstructions.Be sure there are no swimmers in thewater near you. When the air vent screw is loosened,gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso-line is highly flammable, and its vaporsare flammable and explosive. Refrainfrom smoking, and keep away fromopen flames and sparks while loosen-ing the air vent screw. This product emits exhaust gaseswhich contain carbon monoxide, a col-orless, odorless gas which could causebrain damage or death when inhaled.Symptoms include nausea, dizziness,and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cab-in areas well ventilated. Avoid blockingexhaust outlets.1. If there is an air vent screw on the fueltank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns.2. If there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on theboat, firmly connect the fuel line to thejoint or open the fuel cock.3. Squeeze the primer pump with the outletend up until you feel it become firm.EMU27490Starting engineEMU27642Electric start / remote control models1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.NOTE:The start-in-gear protection device preventsthe engine from starting except when in neu-tral.2. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard toa secure place on your clothing, or yourarm or leg. Then install the lock plate onthe other end of the lanyard into the en-gine stop switch.WARNINGEWM00120 Attach the engine stop switch lanyardto a secure place on your clothing, oryour arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the lanyard to clothingthat could tear loose. Do not route the