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outboard motor until it has been com-

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Table of Contents4
Safety Information7
Outboard Motor Safety7
Propeller7
Rotating Parts7
Hot Parts7
Electric Shock7
Power Tilt7
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)7
Gasoline8
Gasoline Exposure and Spills8
Carbon Monoxide8
Modifications8
Boating Safety8
Alcohol and Drugs8
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds)8
People in the Water8
Passengers8
Overloading9
Avoid Collisions9
Collisions with Floating or Submerged Objects9
Weather10
Passenger Training10
Boating Safety Publications10
Laws and Regulations10
General Information11
Identification Numbers Record11
Outboard Motor Serial Number11
Key Number11
EC Declaration of Conformity (Doc)11
CE Marking / UKCA Marking12
Read Manuals and Labels13
Warning Labels13
Specifications and Requirements17
Specifications17
Installation Requirements18
Boat Horsepower Rating18
Mounting Outboard Motor19
Remote Control Requirements19
Battery Requirements19
Battery Specifications19
To Use the Battery19
Propeller Selection20
Start-In-Gear Protection20
Engine Oil Requirements20
Fuel Requirements21
Gasoline21
Muddy or Acidic Water22
Anti-Fouling Paint22
Outboard Motor Disposal Requirements22
Emergency Equipment22
Components23
Components Diagram23
Fuel Tank25
Fuel Joint26
Fuel Tank Cap26
Air Vent Screw26
Remote Control Box26
Remote Control Lever26
Neutral Interlock Trigger27
Neutral Throttle Lever27
Choke Switch27
Tiller Handle27
Gear Shift Lever27
Throttle Grip28
Throttle Indicator28
Throttle Friction Adjuster28
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip29
Engine Stop Button29
Pull-Type Choke Knob30
Manual Starter Handle30
Main Switch30
Power Tilt Switch30
Steering Friction Adjuster31
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)31
Tilt Lock Mechanism32
Tilt Support Knob32
Tilt Support Bar32
Power Tilt Unit32
Cowling Lock Lever33
Flushing Device33
Alert Indicator33
Instruments and Indicators34
Indicators34
Low Oil Pressure-Alert Indicator34
Engine Control System35
Alert System35
Low Oil Pressure Alert35
Installation36
Mounting the Outboard Motor36
Clamping the Outboard Motor38
Operation39
First-Time Operation39
Fill Engine Oil39
Breaking in Engine39
Getting to Know Your Boat39
Checks before Starting Engine40
Fuel Level40
Removing Top Cowling40
Fuel System40
Controls40
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)41
Engine Oil41
Outboard Motor41
Flushing Device42
Install Top Cowling42
Checking Power Tilt System43
Battery43
Filling Fuel43
Operating Engine44
Sending Fuel (Portable Tank)44
Starting Engine45
Checks after Starting Engine51
Cooling Water51
Warming up Engine52
Manual Start and Electric Start Models52
Checks after Engine Warm up52
Shifting52
Stop Switches52
Stopping Boat54
Stopping Engine54
Procedure54
Procedure55
Trimming Outboard Motor55
Adjusting Trim Angle for Manual Tilt Models56
Adjusting Trim Angle (Power Tilt Models)56
Adjusting Boat Trim57
Tilting up and down58
Procedure for Tilting up (Manual Tilt Models)58
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Tilt Models)59
Procedure for Tilting down (Manual Tilt Models)60
Procedure for Tilting down (Power Tilt Models)60
Shallow Water61
Cruising in Shallow Water (Manual Tilt Models)61
Power Tilt Models62
Cruising in Other Conditions63
Maintenance64
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor64
Dismounting the Outboard Motor64
Storing Outboard Motor66
Procedure66
Lubrication68
Flushing Power Unit68
Cleaning the Outboard Motor69
Checking Painted Surface of Outboard Motor69
Periodic Maintenance69
Replacement Parts69
Severe Operating Conditions70
Maintenance Chart 171
Maintenance Chart 273
Greasing74
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug75
Checking Fuel Filter76
Inspecting Idle Speed76
Changing Engine Oil76
Why Yamalube78
Inspecting Wiring and Connectors79
Checking Propeller79
Removing Propeller79
Installing Propeller80
Changing Gear Oil82
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)83
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)84
Connecting the Battery84
Disconnecting the Battery85
Trouble Recovery86
Troubleshooting86
Temporary Action in Emergency89
Impact Damage89
Replacing Fuse89
Power Tilt will Not Operate90
Starter will Not Operate90
Emergency Starting Engine91
Engine Fails to Operate92
Emergency Engine Operation92
Treatment of Submerged Motor92
Index94

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