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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this

manual

onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the

ouboard motor if it is sold.

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Table of Contents5
General Information7
Outboard Motor Serial Number7
Key Number7
Safety Information7
Important Labels10
Warning Labels10
Fueling Instructions10
Start-In-Gear Protection11
Main Components12
Fuel Tank13
Fuel Joint13
Fuel Gauge13
Fuel Tank Cap13
Air Vent Screw13
Remote Control13
Remote Control Lever13
Neutral Interlock Trigger13
Neutral Throttle Lever13
Tiller Handle14
Gear Shift Lever15
Throttle Grip15
Throttle Indicator15
Throttle Friction Adjuster15
Engine Stop Lanyard Switch16
Engine Stop Button16
Choke Knob for Pull Type16
Manual Starter Handle17
Main Switch17
Steering Friction Adjuster18
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Remote18
Control or Tiller Handle18
Tilt Lock Mechanism19
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)19
Tilt Support Lever for Power Trim19
Overheat Warning20
Tachometer20
Hour Meter20
Warning System20
Mounting the Outboard Motor22
Installation22
Breaking in Engine24
Procedure for Pre-Mixed Models24
Gasoline and Engine Oil Chart (25:1)24
Fuel25
Oil25
Controls25
Engine25
Filling Fuel and Engine Oil25
Filling Fuel for Portable Tank25
Starting Engine28
Shifting33
Forward (Tiller Handle and Trol Models)33
Models)34
Reverse (Automatic Reverse Lock and Power Trim and Tilt Modls)34
Reverse34
Stopping Engine35
Procedure35
Trimming Outboard Motor36
Adjusting Boat Trim37
Tilting up and down38
Procedure for Tilting (Hydro Tilt Models)39
Procedure for Tilting up39
Procedure for Tilting down40
Procedure for Tilting (Manual and Hydro Tilt Models)40
Cruising in Shallow Water41
Hydro Tilt Models41
Cruising in Other Conditions43
Recommended Engine Oil44
Specifications44
Transporting and Ing Outboard Motor46
Clamp Screw Mounting Models46
Storing Outboard Motor46
Procedure47
(Except Oil Injection Models)48
Cleaning the Outboard Motor49
Checking Painted Surface Motor49
Periodic Maintenance49
Replacement Parts49
Maintenance Chart50
Greasing52
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug53
Checking Fuel System54
Inspecting Fuel Filter54
Cleaning Fuel Filter55
Inspecting Idling Speed55
Checking Wiring and Connectors56
Exhaust Leakage56
Water Leakage56
Checking Power Trim and56
Checking Propeller57
Installing the Propeller58
Removing the Propeller58
Changing Gear Oil58
Cleaning Fuel Tank59
Up Inspecting and Replacinganode(S)60
(For Electric Start Models)60
Connecting the Battery61
Checking Top Cowling62
Coating the Boat Bottom62
Troubleshooting63
Starter will Not Operate63
Power Trim and Tilt / Power Tilt will Not Operate67

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