①
Check that the shift and throttle
function properly.
(Be sure to turn the propeller shaft
when checking the shift function
or else the shift linkage may be
damaged.)
②
Check the electrolyte level, and
measure the voltage and specific
gravity of the battery.
③
Check that the battery is secure
and the battery cables are properly
installed.
After taking your outboard motor out
of the water, immediately take it to
your dealer.
The following are the emergency
m e a s u r e s t o b e t a k e n f o r a
submerged outboard motor, if you
can not take it your dealer right away.
①
Wash the outboard motor with fresh
water to remove salt or dirt.
②
Remove the engine oil drain screw
and completely drain water and oil
from the engine.
③
Remove the spark plugs, and
completely drain the water from
the engine by pulling the recoil
starter several times.
Replace oil filter and oil to the
correct level.
The oil and filter may need to be
changed again after running a
short period to get all moisture
completely out of the crankcase.
④
Inject a sufficient amount of engine
oil through the spark plug holes.
Pull the recoil starter several times
to circulate the oil throughout the
outboard motor.
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Notes
The following steps must be taken
when first using the engine after
winter storage.
①
Fill the fuel tank completely with 12
liters.
②
Warm up the engine for 3 minutes
in the "NEUTRAL" position.
③
Run the engine for 5 minutes at the
slowest speed.
④
Run the engine for 10 minutes at
half speed.
In Steps
②
and
③
above, the oil
used for storage inside the engine
will be flushed out to assure optimum
performance.
4. Pre-season check
Specific
Gravity at 20 °C
Terminal
Voltage (V)
Charge
Condition
1.120 10.5
Fully
discharged
1.160 11.1 1/4 charged
1.210 11.7 1/2 charged
1.250 12.0 3/4 charged
1.280 13.2 Fully charged
5. Motor submerged in water
Do not attempt to start submerged
outboard motor immediately after it is
recovered, or engine could be severely
damaged.
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