8. Pull the starter handle slowly until you
feel engagement, keep pulling till you
feel less resistance. Then pull it quickly.
9.
After engine starts, do not reinstall fly-
wheel cover and top cowl.
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If the choke solenoid fails to
operate (EP type only)
1. Pull the choke knob fully.
1. Choke knob
2. Raise the Free accel lever a little.
3. Turn the main switch key to start posi-
tion.
4. Stop pushing the key when the engine
has started.
5. Return the choke plate to open posi-
tion.
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ENGINE OPERATION
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3. Warming up the engine
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CAUTION
Be sure to check that cooling water is
coming out of the cooling water check port
during warm up.
Warm the engine at low engine speeds for
about
3 minutes : above 41°F (5
5 minutes at 2000 min-1 (rpm) : above
41°F (5
)
This allows the lubricating oil to circulate to
all parts of the engine. Operating the
engine without warm up shortens the
engine's life.
2
1. Cooling water check port
2. Idle port
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
Trolling speed
(In Forward)
-1
800 min
(rpm)
37
)
1
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Idling speed
(in Neutral
-1
950 min
(rpm)
7