General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1
Start‑In‑Neutral‑Protection Device...................................................................... 1
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 2
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 5
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................5
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 7
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................7
Outboard Secure Fastening to Transom Safety Instruction................................ 9
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 10
Guardian Safety Feature.................................................................................. 13
Conditions Affecting Performance.................................................................... 13
Recording Serial Numbers................................................................................15
Component Identification.................................................................................. 17
Specifications....................................................................................................19
Battery
Battery Safety Information................................................................................ 21
Battery Disposal and Recycling Information..................................................... 23
Battery Management System........................................................................... 24
Battery Connector............................................................................................. 25
Battery Charger Selection.................................................................................25
Charging the Battery......................................................................................... 25
Battery Charging Practices............................................................................... 26
Battery Storage, Usage, and Charging Temperature Ranges.......................... 26
Battery State of Charge (SOC) Status.............................................................. 27
Battery Charging Status....................................................................................28
Battery Faults....................................................................................................29
Battery Installation............................................................................................ 29
Battery Removal............................................................................................... 32
Installation
Installation Information......................................................................................35
Installing the Outboard......................................................................................36
Quick Release ‑ Tiller Models Only.................................................................. 42
Remote Control Steering Cable Connections................................................... 43
Cowl Replacement............................................................................................46
Remote Wiring Harness Installation................................................................. 55
Remote Control Diagram.................................................................................. 58
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