CONTENTS
BEFORE OPERATION .............................................................................
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ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDER WAY?
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20
Knowledge
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.20
Safety Apparel
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IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO?
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.20
Safety Inspection
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21
Maintenance Inspection
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21
OPERATION
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SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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.22
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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EMERGENCY STARTING
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Emergency Engine Stopping
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Normal Engine Stopping
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27
STEERING
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CRUISING
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REVERSING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
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TILTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
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‘SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR
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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
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.34
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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35
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................
35
TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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.37
REFUELING
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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COOLING SYSTEM
CLEANING AND FLUSHING..
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