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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 outboard motor if it is sold.

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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
Gasoline7
Gasoline Exposure and Spills8
Carbon Monoxide8
Modifications8
Boating Safety8
Alcohol and Drugs8
Personal Flotation Devices8
People in the Water8
Passengers8
Overloading8
Avoid Collisions9
Weather9
Passenger Training9
Boating Safety Publications9
Laws and Regulations9
General Information10
Identification Numbers Record10
Outboard Motor Serial Number10
Key Number10
EC Declaration of Conformity (Doc)10
CE Marking11
Read Manuals and Labels12
Warning Labels12
Specifications and Requirements16
Specifications16
Installation Requirements18
Boat Horsepower Rating18
Mounting Motor18
Remote Control Requirements18
Battery Requirements18
Battery Specifications18
Mounting Battery18
Propeller Selection19
Start-In-Gear Protection19
Engine Oil Requirements20
Fuel Requirements20
Gasoline20
Muddy or Acidic Water20
Anti-Fouling Paint20
Motor Disposal Requirements21
Emergency Equipment21
Emission Control Information21
SAV Models21
Components22
Components Diagram22
Fuel Tank23
Fuel Joint24
Fuel Gauge24
Fuel Tank Cap24
Air Vent Screw24
Remote Control Box24
Remote Control Lever24
Neutral Interlock Trigger25
Neutral Throttle Lever25
Choke Switch25
Tiller Handle25
Gear Shift Lever25
Throttle Grip26
Throttle Indicator26
Throttle Friction Adjuster26
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip27
Engine Stop Button28
Choke Knob for Pull Type28
Manual Starter Handle28
Main Switch28
Power Tilt Switch29
Steering Friction Adjuster29
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)29
Tilt Lock Mechanism29
Tilt Support Knob30
Tilt Support Bar30
Power Tilt Unit30
Cowling Lock Lever (Pull up Type)31
Flushing Device31
Alert Indicator31
Instruments and Indicators32
Indicators32
Low Oil Pressure-Alert Indicator32
Engine Control System33
Alert System33
Low Oil Pressure Alert33
Installation34
Mounting the Outboard Motor34
Clamping the Outboard Motor35
Operation37
First-Time Operation37
Fill Engine Oil37
Breaking in Engine37
Getting to Know Your Boat37
Checks before Starting Engine37
Fuel Level37
Remove the Top Cowling38
Fuel System38
Controls38
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)38
Engine Oil39
Engine39
Flushing Device39
Install Top Cowling40
Checking Power Tilt System40
Battery41
Filling Fuel41
Operating Engine42
Sending Fuel (Portable Tank)42
Starting Engine43
Checks after Starting Engine47
Cooling Water47
Warming up Engine47
Manual Start and Electric Start Models47
Checks after Engine Warm up47
Shifting47
Stop Switches47
Stopping Boat49
Stopping Engine50
Procedure50
Trimming Outboard Motor51
Adjusting Trim Angle for Manual Tilt Models51
Adjusting Trim Angle (Power Tilt Models)52
Adjusting Boat Trim52
Tilting up and down53
Procedure for Tilting up (Manual Tilt Models)54
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Tilt Models)55
Procedure for Tilting down (Manual Tilt Models)56
Procedure for Tilting down (Power Tilt Models)56
Shallow Water56
Cruising in Shallow Water (Manual Tilt Models)56
Power Tilt Models58
Cruising in Other Conditions59
Maintenance60
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor60
Clamp Screw Mounting Models60
Storing Outboard Motor61
Procedure61
Lubrication62
Flushing Power Unit62
Cleaning the Outboard Motor63
Checking Painted Surface of Outboard Motor63
Periodic Maintenance63
Replacement Parts64
Severe Operating Conditions64
Maintenance Chart 165
Maintenance Chart 267
Greasing68
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug70
Checking Fuel Filter70
Inspecting Idle Speed71
Changing Engine Oil71
Inspecting Wiring and Connectors73
Checking Propeller73
Removing Propeller74
Installing Propeller74
Changing Gear Oil75
Cleaning Fuel Tank76
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)77
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)77
Connecting the Battery78
Disconnecting the Battery78
Trouble Recovery80
Troubleshooting80
Temporary Action in Emergency83
Impact Damage83
Replacing Fuse83
Power Tilt will Not Operate84
Starter will Not Operate84
Emergency Starting Engine85
Engine Fails to Operate86
Emergency Engine Operation86
Treatment of Submerged Motor86

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