1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 507270, Page 8Get this manual
Key Switch and Primercontrols the engine accessories, starting, stopping, and priming Turning the key switch clockwise to the first detent turns on all engine-controlled accessoriesContinuing to the second detent activates the engine's electric starterReturning the key switch to the full counterclockwise position turns off the ignition system and all engine-controlled accessoriesTo use the primer for cold engine starting, push and hold the key IN while holding the key switch at the second detentTo use the primer for cold engine warm-up after the engine has started (the key switch will be at the first detent), push the key IN, very briefly, several times
Fast Idle Levercontrols engine speed when the engine is in NEUTRAL
Raise the lever high enough to ensure sufficient engine speed upon start-up but not so high that the engine overspeedsReturn the lever to RUN position before attempting to shift