E3-17ONSTARTOFF701023EMU00273STOPPING ENGINELet it cool off for a few minutes at idle orlow speed first. Stopping the engineimmediately after operating at high speedis not recommended.EMU002761) Turn the main switch to “OFF”.2) If the fuel joints are provided, discon-nect the fuel line from the motor afterstopping the engine.3) Tighten the air vent screw on the fueltank cap after stopping the engine, ifit is equipped.4) Remove the key if the boat will be leftunattended.NOTE:The engine can also be stopped bypulling the lanyard and removing the lockplate from the engine stop lanyard switch(then turning the main switch to “OFF”).