SAFETY
If electrical parts are replaced or even removed from the outboard, check the following:
Wire and high voltage lead routing
• As shown
in
service manual
•
Away from moving parts which could cut wires or wire insulation
•
Away from engine cover latches which can catch and cut insulation from high voltage spark plug leads
Sleeves, boots, shields
•
In
position (to avoid shock hazard)
• Not torn or cracked
Metal Clamps - Tie Straps
• Position as shown
in
manual
Screws, Nuts, Washers
• Tighten firmly-these keep
clamps
in
position and ends
of wires from sparking
• Where lock washers are
called for, use them
Spark Plug Boots
• Not torn or cracked
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• Fully pushed onto spark
plug
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Spark Plugs
• Avoid rough handling that
could crack ceramic part of
plug. (Sparks may jump
In
transom area:
All Connections
• Clean
•
Tight
(Prevents sparks)
across outside of
plug.)
Electric Cable
• Not rubbing on sharp objects
• Enough slack to allow full turn-
ing without
pull loads on cable
(prevents sparks)
Batteries
• Secure
in
approved battery
box or battery tray
• Battery terminals insulated
•
No strain on cables
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