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Tighten all connections securely and coat the
installation with Triple-Guard grease.
DO NOT use wing nuts on bat-
tery connections even if they came with
the battery. Wing nuts can loosen and
cause errant warning signals or electrical
system damage.
Service
Before servicing the battery or the outboard,
remove both battery cables from the battery,
battery negative (–) cable first. Keep metal
objects from contacting either battery post.
Service electrical components
only while the outboard is NOT running.
Be careful when identifying positive and
negative battery cables and posts.
WATER PRESSURE
An optional water pressure gauge is recom-
mended to monitor cooling system pressures.
Noticing changes in water pressure can help
prevent engine overheating. The water pres-
sure gauge must be connected at the correct
point to ensure the most accurate pressure
readings. Follow the installation instructions
included with the water pressure gauge.
PROPELLER
Propeller Selection
To select the correct propeller for your boating
application, your boat and outboard MUST be
water tested. See your Dealer for assistance.
IMPORTANT: The correct propeller for your
boat, under normal load conditions, will allow
the engine to run near the midpoint of the
RPM operating range at full throttle. Refer to
Specifications on page 61.
A WARNING
Keep the battery connections clean,
tight, and insulated to prevent their
shorting or arcing and causing an explo-
sion. If the battery mounting system
does not cover the connections, install
covers. Check often to see that connec-
tions stay clean and tight.
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A WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic — handle
with care. If electrolyte contacts any part
of the body, immediately flush with water
and seek medical attention.
Do not use a booster battery and jumper
cables to start the outboard. Gasoline
fumes can cause explosion and fire,
resulting in property damage, personal
injury or death.
1. Water pressure port (behind fuel filter)
2. Fuel filter
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A WARNING
Be alert of people in the water. Always
shift the outboard to NEUTRAL and shut
off the engine immediately when your
boat is in an area where there might be
people in the water. Serious injury or
death can result from contacting a rotat-
ing propeller or moving boat and out-
board.
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