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3. Check that the battery is secure and
the battery cables are properly
installed.
4. Change the engine oil (See page 63).
5. Before starting the engine, disconnect
stop switch lock and crank approxi-
mately 10 pulling the recoil starter
(Manual start model) or 3times of 3sec.
turning the starter motor (Electric start
model) in order to prime the oil pump.
6. Fill fuel tank completely.
7. Start the engine and warm up the
engine for 3 minutes in the “NEUTRAL”
position.
8. Run the engine for 5 minutes at the
slowest speed.
9. Run the engine for 10 minutes at half
throttle. The oil used for storage inside
the engine will be circulated out to
assure optimum performance.
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Do not attempt to start submerged out-
board motor immediately after it is recov-
ered, or engine could be severely
damaged.
After taking your outboard motor out of the
water, immediately take it to your dealer.
The following are the emergency measures
to be taken for a submerged outboard
motor, if you can not take it your dealer
right away.
1. Wash the outboard motor with fresh
water to remove salt or dirt.
2. Remove the engine oil drain screw and
completely drain water and oil from the
engine.
3. Remove the spark plugs, and com-
pletely drain the water from the engine
by pulling ricoil starter several times.
Replace oil filter and oil to the correct
level.
The oil and filter may need to be
changed again after running a short
period to get all moisture completely
out of the crankcase.
4. Inject a sufficient amount of engine oil
through the spark plug holes.
Pull the recoil starter several times to
circulate the oil throughout the out-
board motor.
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If you moor your boat in cold weather at
temperatures below 0°C (32°F), there is
the danger of remained water freezing in
the cooling water pump, which may dam-
age the pump, impeller, etc. To avoid this
problem, submerge the lower half of the
outboard motor into the water.
1.210 11.7 1/2 charged
1.250 12 3/4 charged
1.280 13.2 Fully charged
5. Submerged outboard motor
CAUTION
Specific Gravity
at 20°
Terminal Voltage
(V)
Charge Condition
6. Cold weather precautions
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