2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 51Get this manual
OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE Twist throttle grip to the slowest idle position
After Engine Starts 1
Check the water pump indicatorA steady stream of water indicates the water pump is workingIf there is NOT steady stream, STOP the engineRefer to Water Intake Screens on p611Slow position 006518
IMPORTANT: DO NOT move the throttle from
the fully closed position until the engine startsAdvancing the throttle before starting sends the wrong throttle position sensor signal to the EMM and will cause starting or running problemsthe outboard may not accelerate above idlePull starter handle slowly until starter engages, then pull hardShort or slow pulls may not provide enough current to the EMM to start the engine1Water pump overboard indicator 000977