Owner's Manual
To lower the motor back down:
- Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the lock position.
- Pull the motor slightly towards you and slowly let the motor down.
When the shallow water position is used, the tilt lock will not work. Therefore, forces such as propeller thrust during operation in “REVERSE” gear, rapid deceleration, and striking an underwater object can cause the motor to lift out of the water, resulting in personal injury. To avoid such
injury, proceed with caution and only at very low speeds when the shallow water position is used.
INSPECTION BEFORE BOATING
To ensure the safety of all occupants, always conduct the following inspection before beginning your trip.
It is important to make sure that your boat and motor are in good condition and that you are properly prepared for an emergency.
Always perform the following checks before you begin boating:
Check that you have enough fuel for the intended run.
Check the level of engine oil in the sump.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
To check the oil level:
To avoid an incorrect assessment of engine oil level, check the level only when the engine has cooled.
- Place the motor in a vertical position and remove the motor cover by unlocking the lever.
Remove the oil filler cap (dipstick) (1) and wipe oil off with a clean cloth.
To check the oil level, touch the filler cap threads onto the filler cap edge as shown. Do not screw the filler cap.
If the engine oil is contaminated or discolored, replace with fresh engine oil (Refer to Inspection and maintenance/engine oil section).
The oil on the stick should be between the upper and lower limits shown on the stick. If the oil level indication is near the lower limit, add enough oil to raise the level to the upper limit.
To fill the engine with oil:
Remove the oil filler cap.
Fill with recommended engine oil to the upper level.
Do not overfill, as excessive oil can damage the engine.
- Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
- Check the battery solution level.
The level should be kept between the MAX and the MIN level lines at all times. If the level drops below the MIN level line, refer to the MAINTENANCE section.
Make sure that the battery leads are securely connected to the battery terminals.
Visually check the propeller to make sure it is not damaged.
Make sure the motor is securely mounted to the transom.
Make sure the tilt pin is securely installed in the proper position.
Make sure the starter rope is free from any evidence of fraying or wear. (Recoil starter model)
Make sure you have the boating safety and emergency equipment on board.
FUEL RESERVE
(6.6 Gallon Polyethylene Tank Only)
The total capacity of the fuel tank is 6.6 gallons including a reserve of about 1 gallon. When the fuel remaining in the tank reaches approximately
1 gallon, the active chamber will run dry and the motor will begin to stall. To use the reserve fuel, first turn the motor off. Tighten the vent screw on the fuel tank cap and tip the fuel tank as shown in the illustration to pour the remaining fuel from the reserve chamber to the active chamber. Open the vent screw, prime the fuel line and restart the motor.
BREAK-IN
Proper operation during the break-in period will help ensure maximum life and performance from your engine. The following guidelines will explain
proper break-in procedures.
Failure to follow the break-in procedures described below can result in severe engine damage.
Break-in period: 10 hours
Break-in procedure
- For the initial 2 hours:
Allow sufficient idling time (about 5 minutes) for the engine to warm up after cold engine starting.
High speed without sufficient warm-up may cause severe engine damage such as piston seizure.
After warming up, run the engine at idling speed or the lowest in-gear speed for about 15 minutes.
During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, if safe boating conditions permit, operate the engine in gear at less than 1/2 (half) throttle
(3000 r/min.).
You may throttle up beyond the recommended operating range to plane your boat, then immediately reduce the throttle to the recommended
operating range.
- For the next 1 hour:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate the engine in gear at 4000 r/min. or at three quarter throttle. Avoid running the engine at
full throttle.