Step 1: OPERATIONAL CHECKS
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without adequate ventilation or permit exhaust fumes to accumulate in confined areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain damage or death.
Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to result in serious injury or death. Assure the engine and prop area is clear of people and objects before starting engine or operating boat. Do not allow anyone near a propeller, even when the engine is off. Blades can be sharp and the propeller can continue to turn even after the engine is off.
DO NOT run outboard without a water supply to the outboard’s cooling system. Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could occur.
Step 2: Engine Monitoring System
Attach emergency stop lanyard.
Turn key switch to ON. Warning horn should sound for 1/2 second.
All SystemCheck warning lights should turn on at the same time, then turn off one at a time.
Step 3: Fuel System
Perform running checks of the fuel system by following these steps:
Squeeze fuel primer bulb until hard or activate electric primer. Observe all fuel hoses and connections. Repair any leaks.
Start outboard. Inspect all hoses and connections. Repair any leaks or misrouted hoses immediately.
Step 4: Emergency Stop / Key Switch
Check emergency stop function. With outboard running at IDLE, pull safety lanyard from emergency stop switch. Outboard must stop immediately.
Step 5: Remote Control Operation
Make sure that control can be easily moved into all gear and throttle settings. Do not shift remote control when outboard is not running.
Step 6: Start-In-Gear Prevention
Make certain that the starter will not operate when the outboard is in gear. The start-in -gear prevention feature is required by the United States Coast Guard to help prevent personal injuries.
Start outboard and shift to FORWARD.
Turn outboard OFF while control is in FORWARD. Try to restart the outboard. Outboard should not start.
Try to restart the outboard. Outboard should not start.
Shift back to NEUTRAL and restart outboard.
Shift to REVERSE. Turn outboard OFF while control is in REVERSE.
Step 7: Tachometer Pulse Setting (SystemCheck)
Confirm accuracy of tachometer reading.
- Adjust dial on back of tachometer to required setting (the outboard should not be running).
| Outboard Mode | Tachometer Setting |
|---|---|
| 15–30 HP | 6 Pulse or 12 Pole |
