Procedure
1. Locate the priming bulb on the fuel hose between the fuel tank and the outboard motor. 2. Hold the priming bulb up in the direction of the arrow marked on the bulb. 3. Squeeze the priming bulb repeatedly until it feels firm, ensuring fuel is supplied to the engine. WARNING: Do not start the engine until the priming bulb is firm; insufficient priming may result in a lean fuel condition.
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 3,000 rpm conditions={"note":"Running below 3,000 rpm for more than 30% of operating time leads to water condensation and unburned fuel mixing with engine oil"}
Diagnostic · Cause: Touching or squeezing the priming bulb while the engine is running or while tilting up the outboard motor. Test: Ensure engine is off and outboard is not being tilted before handling the priming bulb.
Spec · 30 seconds conditions={"trigger":"Engine restarted after low oil pressure event with oil at recommended level"}
Procedure · 1. Hold the priming bulb up in the direction of the arrow (OUTLET END facing the outboard motor side, INLET END facing the tank side). WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Stop the engine and let it co...
Diagnostic · Cause: Fuel hose not primed Test: Check priming bulb