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ENGINE OPERATION
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Oil Level checking
Check the engine oil level before each
use. If the oil level is low or too high, the
life of the engine will be shortened signif-
icantly.(To properly check the engine oil
level follow the instructions,
see page 43)
1. Oil level gauge
2. Upper level
3. Lower level
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Before starting engine for the first time after
reassembling engine or off-season storage,
disconnect stop switch lock and crank
approximately 10 times in order to circulate
oil through the engine.
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When opening fuel tank cap, be sure to fol-
low the procedure described below. Fuel
could blast out through the fuel tank cap in
case the cap is loosened by using another
procedure when internal pressure of fuel
tank is raised by heat from sources such as
sun light.
1. Full open the air vent screw on the
tank cap and release internal pres-
sure.
2. Open the fuel cock.
1. Air vent screw
2. Fuel cock
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Be sure to close the fuel cock when the out-
board motor is tilted up Otherwise, fuel
could overflow.
Before starting
CAUTION
FULL
LOW
2
3
1
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1. Fuel feeding
WARNING
CAUTION
1
2
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