TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty Information
Transfer Of Warranty..............................................................................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada................................................................................. 1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada............................................................. 1
Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe and Confederation of Independent States
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Outboard Limited Warranty (Middle-East, and Africa)............................................................................ 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion...........................................................................................4
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions.......................................................................................................6
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities.........................................................................................................................8
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................................................................ 8
Boat Horsepower Capacity..................................................................................................................... 8
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.............................................................................. 9
Propeller Selection..................................................................................................................................9
Outboard Remote Control Models .......................................................................................................11
Remote Steering Notice........................................................................................................................11
Lanyard Stop Switch.............................................................................................................................11
Protecting People In The Water............................................................................................................13
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............................................................ 13
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................................................................................................... 14
Impact With Underwater Hazards.........................................................................................................15
Exhaust Emissions...............................................................................................................................15
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard............................................................................................ 17
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................................................................................... 17
Recording Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 18
Component Identification...................................................................................................................... 19
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ..................................................................................................................... 20
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations........................................................................................................................21
Oil Recommendation............................................................................................................................ 21
Fuel Requirements for Engine Break-in................................................................................................ 22
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction............................................................................................................. 22
Filling Remote Oil Tank........................................................................................................................22
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank.......................................................................................... 22
Filling Fuel Tank...................................................................................................................................23
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................... 24
Warning System - Models with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)............................................................. 24
Power Trim and Tilt...............................................................................................................................26