STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas that is difficult to detect because it is colorless and odorless. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause death or severe injury.
Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation.
If the emergency stop switch lock plate is not in position, the starter motor cannot operate.
- Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several times until you feel resistance.
- If equipped with Keyless Start System:
(1) Confirm that the key-fob is in communication ON mode (Refer to the “Switching the Communication mode of the key-fob” section.)
(2) While the key-fob is within the communication range of the keyless control unit, turn the main switch to the position and then release it. The main switch automatically returns to the position. The buzzer sounds twice to notify that the
Keyless Start System has been turned ON.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
Turn the main switch to the “ON” position.
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
The communication range is a distance of 1 m (39.4) between the key-fob and the keyless control unit.
If the Keyless Start System fails to turn ON, the buzzer emits one (1) long sound and five (5) short sounds.
In this case, repeat the procedure again.
- Push the start & stop switch to start the engine.
By pressing the Start & Stop switch once, the starter motor turns for 3 seconds continuously until the engine starts.
If you hold in the START & STOP switch to start the engine, the starter system can be damaged.
Push the START & STOP switch and release it to start the engine. The engine will crank continuously for 3 seconds or until the engine starts.
If “Low Oil Pressure” is displayed on the screen of the meter while operating the outboard, the oil level may be low enough to damage the engine.
Stop the engine and check the oil level.
The continuous operating time of the starter
motor is set at five seconds.
When this time is exceeded, the starter motor will automatically stop.
If the motor stops, wait about ten seconds for the motor to cool down and try again.
- Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes.
Operating the engine at high RPM or “wide open throttle” immediately after starting the engine without allowing the engine to warm up may cause engine failure.
Always allow the engine to warm up sufficiently before operating it at high speeds.
Cooling water check
As soon as the engine starts, water should spray out of the pilot water hole 1, indicating that the water pump and cooling system are working properly. If you notice that water does not spray out of the pilot water hole, stop the
engine as soon as possible and consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
Never operate your outboard motor when there is no water coming out of the pilot water hole, or severe damage can result.
After starting the engine, check to make sure that there is water coming out of the pilot water hole.
Operating the boat when the emergency stop switch is not operating properly can be hazardous.
Before starting off, check to make sure that the emergency stop switch operates properly.
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
EMERGENCY START
One (1) emergency key is included in the main switch panel for the Keyless Start System.
If the key-fob is lost or the key-fob battery has run low, the Keyless Start System OFF (locked) state can be released by using the emergency key and entering the 4-digit passcode.
- Turn the main switch (1) to the right about 15° and pull it out.
- Insert the emergency key (2) into the key cylinder.
