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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
• Fully pushed onto spark
plug
Spark Plugs
• Avoid rough handling that
could crack ceramic part of
plug. (Sparks may jump
across outside of plug.)
All Connections
•
Clean
• Tight
(Prevents sparks)
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
In transom area:
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