4. INSTALLATION
Motor attachment
SAFETY kOiE
Attach the stem bracket to the transom
and tighten the clamp screws.
l Before operating the boat, check the
tightness of the clamp screws.
l Tie a rope through the hole in the
stern bracket and secure the other
end of the rope to the boat. This will
prevent accidental loss of the motor.
SCREW
l The holes in the clamp screw handles
may be padlocked together to prevent
theft of the motor.
BOLiS
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TRANSOM BOAkD
To prevent the outboard motor from
falling accidentally, you may further
secure the stem bracket to the transom
board with the optional Mounting Bolt/
Nut Kit. Good quality stainless steel
commercially available bolts, nuts and
washers may also be used.
Before installing the bolts, be sure to
apply sealant to the bolt holes. This
modification should be made by your
authorized Honda Marine dealer.
For battery handling and installation
information refer to pages 83.
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