Operation39control. Also, without engine power,the boat could slow rapidly. This couldcause people and objects in the boat tobe thrown forward.1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.TIP:The start-in-gear protection device preventsthe engine from starting except when in neu-tral.2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-cure place on your clothing, or your armor leg. Then install the clip on the otherend of the cord into the engine shut-offswitch.3. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on).4. Open the throttle slightly without shiftingusing the neutral throttle lever or free ac-celerator. You may need to change thethrottle opening slightly depending onengine temperature. After the enginestarts, return the throttle to the originalposition.TIP: On remote controls equipped with a neu-tral throttle lever, a good starting point is tolift the lever just until you feel resistance,then lift slightly more. The neutral throttle lever or free accelera-tor can only be used when the remote con-trol lever is in neutral.5. Press in and hold the main switch to op-erate the remote choke system. The re-mote choke switch automatically returnsto its normal position when you releaseyour hand. Therefore keep the switchOFFONZMU01880NZMU02314
