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INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
BEFORE START-UP
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BEFORE START-UP
Gearcase Lubricant
With outboard in vertical position, check the gear-
case lubricant level:
• Remove the lubricant level plug. Lubricant must
be even with the bottom of the threaded hole.
• A clean tie strap can be used as a “dip stick” if
the lubricant level is not obvious.
• Add HPF XR gearcase lubricant as needed.
RUNNING CHECKS
Fuel System
Perform running checks of the fuel system by fol-
lowing these steps:
• Squeeze fuel primer bulb until hard or activate
electric primer. Observe all fuel hoses and con-
nections. Repair any leaks.
• Start outboard. Inspect all hoses and connec-
tions. Repair any leaks or misrouted hoses
immediately.
Emergency Stop / Key Switch
Check emergency stop function. With outboard
running at IDLE, pull safety lanyard from emer-
gency stop switch. Outboard must stop immedi-
ately.
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WARNING
DO NOT run outboard without a water sup-
ply to the outboard’s cooling system. Cool-
ing system and/or powerhead damage
could occur.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without
adequate ventilation or permit exhaust
fumes to accumulate in confined areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
DANGER
Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to
result in serious injury or death. Assure
the engine and prop area is clear of people
and objects before starting engine or oper-
ating boat. Do not allow anyone near a pro-
peller, even when the engine is off. Blades
can be sharp and the propeller can con-
tinue to turn even after the engine is off.
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