A good rule is to use 1/3 of your fuel to get to
the destination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3
as an emergency reserve. With the boat lev-
el on a trailer or in the water, turn the key to
“ ” (on) and check the fuel level. For fuel
filling instructions, see page 51.
Remove the top cowling
For the following checks, remove the top
cowling from the bottom cowling. To remove
the top cowling, release the cowling lock le-
ver and lift off the top cowling.
Check for fuel leaks
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Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in
the boat.
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Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys-
tem.
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Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for
cracks, swellings, or other damages.
Check the fuel filter
Check that the fuel filter is clean and free of
water. If enough water to raise the float ring
is found in the fuel, or if a significant amount
of debris is found, the fuel tank should be
checked and cleaned by a Hidea dealer.
Fuel system
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explo-
sion.
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Check for fuel leakage regularly.
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If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel
system must be repaired by a qualified
Controls
Tiller handle models:
mechanic. Improper repairs can make
the outboard unsafe to operate.
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Move the tiller handle fully to the left and
right to make sure operation is smooth.
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Turn the throttle grip from the fully closed
to the fully open position. Make sure that it
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