Table of contents
Safety information............................. 1
Outboard motor safety .................... 1
Propeller ............................................. 1
Rotating parts..................................... 1
Hot parts............................................. 1
Electric shock ..................................... 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............ 1
Gasoline ............................................. 1
Gasoline exposure and spills ............. 1
Carbon monoxide ............................... 1
Modifications ...................................... 2
Boating safety ................................. 2
Alcohol and drugs............................... 2
Personal flotation devices .................. 2
People in the water............................. 2
Passengers ........................................ 2
Overloading ........................................ 2
Avoid collisions................................... 2
Weather.............................................. 3
Passenger training ............................. 3
Boating safety publications................. 3
Laws and regulations ......................... 3
General information .......................... 4
Identification numbers record.......... 4
Outboard motor serial number ........... 4
C-Tick label ..................................... 4
Read manuals and labels................ 5
Warning labels.................................... 5
Specifications and requirements..... 8
Specifications .................................. 8
Installation requirements ................. 8
Boat horsepower rating ...................... 8
Mounting motor .................................. 9
Propeller selection........................... 9
Engine oil requirements .................. 9
Fuel requirements ........................... 9
Gasoline ............................................. 9
Muddy or acidic water ................... 10
Anti-fouling paint ........................... 10
Motor disposal requirements......... 10
Emergency equipment .................. 10
Components .................................... 11
Components diagram.................... 11
Fuel tank........................................... 11
Fuel tank cap.................................... 12
Air vent screw................................... 12
Fuel cock .......................................... 12
Tiller handle ...................................... 12
Throttle lever .................................... 13
Throttle friction adjuster .................... 13
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and
clip................................................. 13
Engine stop button ........................... 13
Choke knob ...................................... 14
Manual starter handle....................... 14
Steering friction adjuster................... 14
Trim rod (tilt pin) ............................... 14
Tilt support knob............................... 15
Installation ....................................... 16
Installation..................................... 16
Mounting the outboard motor ........... 16
Clamping the outboard motor........... 17
Operation ......................................... 19
First-time operation ....................... 19
Breaking in engine............................ 19
Getting to know your boat ................ 19
Checks before starting engine ...... 19
Fuel level .......................................... 19
Fuel system ...................................... 20
Controls ............................................ 20
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .......... 20
Oil ..................................................... 20
Engine .............................................. 20
Filling fuel and engine oil .............. 20
Filling fuel for built-in tank................. 20
Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)........ 21
Operating engine .......................... 22
Sending fuel ..................................... 22
Starting engine ................................. 23
Checks after starting engine ......... 24
Cooling water ................................... 24
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