4. Check:
• Start in gear protection
Checking steps:
• Set the shift lever to forward or reverse.
• Turn the key to START.
→ Starter motor does not operate.
• Set the shift lever to neutral.
• Turn the key to START.
→ Starter motor operates.
5. Check:
• Start switch
Checking steps:
• Turn the key to ON, then to START.
→ Starter motor operates and the engine
is turned on.
• Turn the key to OFF.
→ Engine is turned off.
6. Check:
• Engine stop lanyard switch
Checking steps:
• Start the engine and let it idle.
• Pull the lanyard from the engine stop lan-
yard switch.
→ Engine is turned off.
7. Check:
• Engine idle speed
Checking steps:
• Start the engine and let it idle.
• Move the tiller handle.
• Tilt the tiller handle up and down.
→ Steady engine idle speed is maintained.
8. Check:
• Power trim and tilt switch
Checking steps:
• Turn the key to ON.
• Push and hold the switch:
UP → Outboard motor tilts up.
DN → Outboard motor tilts down.
Release the switch → Outboard motor
stops in its current position.
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