3
Pull the choke knob fully.
Notes
Operation of the choke knob is not
required if the engine is warm.
If engine does not start with 4 or 5 times
starting operation, push the knob back
and restart.
MF type
4
Pull the starter rope slowly until resis-
tance is met.
Give it a sharp tug to start the engine.
5
Turn the handle grip to its original posi-
tion gradually once the engine has
started.
6
Push back the choke knob slowly.
7
Carefully turn the throttle grip to
"SLOW".
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with gear case
out of water.
ENGINE OPERATION
Severe personal injury, or engine damage
will result.
EF type
4
Insert the main switch key.
5
Turn the main switch key to START
position.
OFF
6
The key returns to the original position,
automatically.
7
When starting the engine, push the
choke knob back.
8
Carefully turn the throttle grip to
"SLOW".
CAUTION
Do not keep turning starter motor for over
5 seconds, or the battery may be con-
sumed, potentially making the engine start-
i n g i m p o s s i b l e a n d / o r d a m a g i n g t h e
starter.
If cranking over 5 seconds fails to start
engine, return main switch to "ON", and
crank engine again after 10 seconds or
more.
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ON
START
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