3-14EEMU01512Electric Start Models7) Open the throttle slightly lifting the neu-tral throttle lever upwards partially. Youmay need to change the throttle openingslightly depending on engine tempera-ture.After the engine starts, return the throt-tle to the original position.NOTE:@ As a starting point, lift the lever just untilyou feel resistance, then lift slightly more. The operation of the neutral throttle leveris possible only when the remote controllever is in “N”.@8) Press in and hold the main switch tooperate the remote choke system. (Theremote choke switch returns to its homeposition when you release your hand.Therefore, keep the switch pressed in.)NOTE:@ It is not necessary to use the choke whenthe engine is warm. Set the choke knob to the home position,or the remote choke system will not oper-ate.@9) Turn the main switch to “START”, andhold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.10) Immediately after the engine starts,release the main switch to return it tothe “ON” position.CAUTION:@ Do not turn the main switch to“START” when the engine is running. Do not keep the starter-motor turningfor more than 5 seconds. The batterywill rapidly become exhausted and itwill be impossible for it to start theengine. If the engine does not startwithin 5 seconds, return the mainswitch to “ON”, wait 10 seconds, andthen crank the engine again.@
