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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

GEARSHIFT LEVER

THROTTLE FRICTION ADJUSTER

THROTTLE GRIP

POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

(LHT type)

OIL PRESSURE

INDICATOR LIGHT

OVERHEAT

INDICATOR LIGHT

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

SWITCH CLIP

STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTER

LANYARD

IGNITION SWITCH KEY

IGNITION SWITCH

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents5
Outboard Motor Safety9
- Important Safety Information9
- Safety Label Locations11
Controls and Features12
- Control and Feature Identification Codes12
- Component and Control Locations13
- Lrt and Xrt Types (Remote Control)15
- Controls18
- LH and LHT Types (Long Tiller Handle) Ignition Switch18
- LRT and XRT Types (Remote Control)21
- Common Controls25
- Power Trim/Tilt Switch (Side-Mount Type)25
- Power Tilt Switch (LHT, LRT and XRT Types)25
- Manual Relief Valve (LHT, LRT and XRT Types)26
- Tilt Lock Lever26
- Engine Cover Latches26
- Transom Angle Adjusting Rod27
- Trim Tab27
Instruments28
- Trim Meter (Optional Equipment)28
- Tachometer (Optional Equipment)28
- Fuel Gauge (Optional Equipment)28
Indicators29
- Oil Pressure Indicator29
- Overheat Indicator30
- Cooling System Indicator31
- Other Features31
Before Operation34
- Are You Ready to Get under Way34
- Is Your Outboard Motor Ready to Go34
Operation36
- Safe Operating Precautions36
- Break-In Procedure36
- Transom Angle Adjustment37
- PORTABLE FUEL TANK (Optional Equipment)38
- Fuel Hose Connections38
- Fuel Priming39
Starting the Engine39
- LH and LHT Types (Long Tiller Handle)39
- LRT and XRT Types (Remote Control)41
Emergency Starting44
Stopping the Engine47
- Emergency Engine Stopping47
- Normal Engine Stopping47
Gearshifting and Throttle Operation49
- LH and LHT Types (Long Tiller Handle)49
- LRT and XRT Types (Remote Control)50
Steering51
- LH and LHT Types (Long Tiller Handle)51
- Steering Friction Adjuster51
- LRT and XRT Types (Remote Control)51
Cruising52
Trim Tab54
Shallow Water Operation54
Mooring, Beaching, Launching56
Servicing Your Outboard Motor58
- The Importance of Maintenance58
- Maintenance Safety59
- Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip60
  - And Emergency Starter Rope60
- TOOL KIT (Optional Equipment)60
- Maintenance Schedule61
- Trim Tab Adjustment63
- Manual Relief Valve64
- Engine Cover Removal and Installation64
- Refueling72
- Fuel Recommendations73
Storage79
- Storage Preparation79
- Storage Precautions84
- Removal from Storage84
Transporting85
- With Outboard Motor Installed on Boat85
- With Outboard Motor Removed from Boat85
Taking Care of Unexpected Problems86
- Electric Starter will Not Operate86
- Engine will Not Start87
- Taking Care of Unexpected Problems88
- Hard Starting or Stalls after Starting89
- Engine Overheats90
- Battery will Not Charge and Electric Starter will Not Operate91
  - Fuse Replacement91
- Oil Pressure Indicator Light Goes off and Engine Speed Is Limited92
- Overheat Indicator Light Comes on and Engine Speed Is Limited93
- Submerged Motor94
Technical and Consumer Information96
- Technical Information96
- Consumer Information105
Index116

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