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GENERAL INFORMATION

16 eng

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Table of Contents7
General Information11
Boater's Responsibilities11
Before Operating Your Outboard11
Boat Horsepower Capacity11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation12
Outboard Remote Control Models12
Remote Steering Notice13
Lanyard Stop Switch13
Protecting People in the Water16
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats16
Wave and Wake Jumping18
Impact with Underwater Hazards19
Safety Instructions for Hand-Tilled Outboards20
Exhaust Emissions20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard22
Safe Boating Suggestions22
Recording Serial Number24
40 Sea Pro/Marathon Specifications24
40 Seapro/Marathon Component Identification25
Transporting27
Trailering Boat/Outboard27
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks27
Fuel and Oil29
Fuel Requirements29
Oil Recommendation30
Fuel and Oil Ratio30
Mixing Fuel and Oil31
Filling Oil Injection System31
Filling Fuel Tank32
Features and Controls33
Remote Control Features33
Warning System - Electric Start Models34
Warning Horn System - Manual Start Models35
Engine Over-Speed Limiter36
Manual Tilt System37
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)44
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models47
Steering Friction Adjustment47
Trim Tab Adjustment48
Operation50
Prestarting Check List50
Operating in Freezing Temperatures50
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water50
Operating at High Elevations51
Engine Break-In Procedure51
Starting the Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models51
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models and Manual Start Remote Control Models54
Gear Shifting58
Stopping the Engine59
Emergency Starting - Electric Start Models59
Emergency Starting - Manual Start Models62
Cleaning Care Recommendations64
EPA Emissions66
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule66
Flushing the Cooling System68
Top Cowl Removal and Installation69
Battery Inspection70
Fuel System70
Exterior Care73
Steering Link Rod Fasteners74
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models75
Corrosion Control Anode75
Propeller Replacement76
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement79
Lubrication Points80
Checking Power Trim Fluid82
Gearcase Lubrication83
Submerged Outboard84
Storage85
Storage Preparation85
Protecting External Outboard Components85
Protecting Internal Engine Components86
Gearcase86
Positioning Outboard for Storage86
Battery Storage86
Troubleshooting87
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)87
Engine will Not Start87
Engine Runs Erratically87
Performance Loss88
Battery will Not Hold Charge88
Installation89
Installing Outboard89
Propeller Selection99

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