Operation49EMU27494Starting engineWARNINGEWM01600Before starting the engine, make sure thatthe boat is tightly moored and that you cansteer clear of any obstructions. Be surethere are no swimmers in the water nearyou.EMU42880Manual startWARNINGEWM01840 Failure to attached engine shut-off cordcould result in a runaway boat if opera-tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-offcord to a secure place on your clothing,or your arm or leg while operating. Donot attach the cord to clothing that couldtear loose. Do not route the cord whereit could become entangled, preventing itfrom functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-ing normal operation. Loss of enginepower means the loss of most steeringcontrol. Also, without engine power, theboat could slow rapidly. This couldcause people and objects in the boat tobe thrown forward.Procedure for starting outboard motor (F2.5A)1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.WARNING! Always start the engine inneutral to avoid accidentally movingthe boat. [EWM00111]2. If the engine shut-off cord is equipped, at-tach it to a secure place on your clothing,or your arm or leg. Then install the clip onthe other end of the cord into the engineshut-off switch.3. Place the throttle grip in the “ ”(start) position.1. Arrow2. Primer pump