11-26-2013, 02:05 PM
If you are going to turn over an outboard engine while it is out of the water, make sure it doesn't start. Water is the required lubricant to keep your water pump impeller blades from being ripped apart by the contact to the pump housing. It only takes a second or two for this to happen if the engine fires and jumps up to 700 rpm.
The easiest way to accomplish this is to take the safety clip out of your steering control box/ ignition switch. Just remember to put it back in so you don't get caught off guard wondering why your engine won't start next time you launch your boat.
Good luck and great fishing.
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The easiest way to accomplish this is to take the safety clip out of your steering control box/ ignition switch. Just remember to put it back in so you don't get caught off guard wondering why your engine won't start next time you launch your boat.
Good luck and great fishing.
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