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Page 1: ...es with high altitude areas identified in 40 CFR part 1068 Appendix III To exercise this warranty DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER Instead call Customer Service toll free at 1 866 460 9436 email address info buffalotools com and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service Take the engine and proof of purchase your receipt to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Serv...

Page 2: ... Fuel Capacity 0 32 Gallon 40 5 ounces Unleaded Gasoline Spark Plug BR6HS Spark Plug Gap 0 6 0 7 mm EPA Approved Includes Tool Set High Altitude Use This outboard motor is not recommended for high altitude use above 3 000 ft If you are using this motor above sea level it may not function properly because of air flow getting through the carburetor If a title is required for your state contact us fo...

Page 3: ...el Checklist 8 Fuel Filling 9 Fuel System 15 Fuel Tank 19 Gear Oil 18 Greasing 15 Inspecting 16 Maintenance 14 20 Oil Level 8 Operation 6 Outboard Motor 7 Parts List 20 Propeller Install 18 Reverse Forward 11 Shifting 10 Spark Plug 15 Start Engine 9 Stop Engine 12 Tiller 11 Tilting Engine 13 Top Cowling 19 Trimming 12 Warm Up 10 ...

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Page 5: ...ctrostatic sparks Use only new clean gasoline which has been stored in clean containers and is not contaminated with water or foreign matter Do not start the engine when the oil level is low Serious damage might occur Always check the oil level before starting the engine OPERATION Mount the outboard motor on the center line keel line of the boat NOTE During water testing check the buoyancy of the ...

Page 6: ...to occur thus reducing the propulsion If the mounting height is too low the water resistance will increase and thereby reduce engine efficiency Mount the outboard motor so that the anti cavitation plate is between the bottom of the boat and a level 25mm below it The optimum mounting height of the outboard motor is affected by the boat and motor combination and the desired use Test runs at a differ...

Page 7: ...hour of operation Run the engine at 3000 RPM or at approximately three quarter throttle 3 For the next eight hours of operation Avoid continuous operation at full throttle for more than five minutes at a time 4 Operate the engine normally Pre Operation Checklist Fuel Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gasoline fumes Check fuel line connectio...

Page 8: ...rain to the specified level if it is above the upper mark If any item in the pre operation check is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor Otherwise an accident could occur Do not start the engine out of water Overheating and serious engine damage can occur Filling Fuel Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive Keep away from sparks...

Page 9: ...e lanyard during normal operation Loss of engine power means the loss of steering control Also without engine power the boat could slow rapidly This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward 4 Place the throttle grip in the START start position H 5 Pull out the choke knob fully I NOTE It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine If the choke is left in the...

Page 10: ...ully for approximately 30 seconds after starting 2 Check for steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole K If water is not flowing out of the hole at all times while the engine is running stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked Shifting Before shifting make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles near you To ...

Page 11: ...the relative amount of fuel consumed for each throttle position Q Choose the setting that offers the best performance and fuel economy for the desired operation 4 The throttle friction adjuster is located on the tiller handle It provides adjustable resistance to movement of the throttle grip and can be set according to operator preference To increase resistance turn the adjuster clockwise To decre...

Page 12: ...le slightly tilting the outboard motor up V 3 Reposition the rod in the desired hole Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and operating conditions Stop the engine before adjusting the trim angle Use care to avoid being pinched when removing or installing the rod Use caution when trying a trim position for the first time Increase sp...

Page 13: ...e outboard motor is turn 180 Degrees facing the rear Tilting Up 1 Place the gear shift lever in neutral if equipped and face the outboard motor forward W 2 Tighten the steering friction adjuster by turning it clockwise to prevent the motor from turning freely X 3 Tighten the air vent screw Y and close the fuel cock 4 Hold the rear handle and tilt the engine up fully until the tilt support lever au...

Page 14: ...wer unit should be not above the surface of the water when setting up for and cruising in shallow water Otherwise severe damage from overheating can result Cruising in Salt Water After operating in salt water wash out the cooling water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged with salt deposits Maintenance While using the outboard motor the periodic maintenance is necessary ...

Page 15: ...ire thickness gauge adjust the gap to 0 6 0 7mm When fitting the plug always clean the gasket surface and use a new gasket Wipe off any dirt from the threads and screw in the spark plug to the correct torque Checking the Fuel System Check the fuel lines for leaks crack or malfunction Repair it immediately if necessary Check for fuel leakage regularly Inspecting Idling Speed A diagnostic tachometer...

Page 16: ...il capacity Loosen and remove the drain screw while holding the container under the drain hole Then remove the oil filler cap Let oil drain completely Wipe up any spilled oil immediately 3 Put a new gasket on the oil drain screw Tighten the drain screw 4 Add the correct amount of oil through the filler hole Install the filler cap 5 Start the engine and make sure that there are no oil leaks 6 Turn ...

Page 17: ...r damage 4 Check for fish line tangled around the propeller shaft 5 Check for the propeller shaft oil seal for damage Removing the Propeller 1 Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out using a pair of pliers 2 Remove the propeller nut washer and spacer if equipped 3 Remove the propeller and thrust washer Installing the Propeller Be sure to install the thrust washer before instating the propeller o...

Page 18: ...the gear case which can cause gear damage Consult Customer Service 5 Use a flexible or pressurized filling device inject the gear oil into the gear oil drain screw hole 6 When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole insert and tighten the oil level plug If necessary change the seal spacer 7 Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw If necessary change the seal spacer Cleaning Fuel ...

Page 19: ...by pushing it with both hands If it is loose have it repaired Maintenance Table When utilized under normal condition maintained and repaired in the proper manner the motor can work normally within the normal life period Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions but the following table gives general guidelines The symbol indicates the check ups which ...

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Page 46: ...o you including diagnosis parts and labor Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your small off road engine is warranted for two years If any emissions related part on your small off road engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Buffalo Corp Owner s Warranty Responsibility As the small off road engine owner you are responsible f...

Page 47: ...for the remainder of the periods 2 Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in your owner s manual is warranted for the warranty period stated above Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period 3 Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your owner s manual is warranted for the pe...

Page 48: ... that describe that manufacturer s warranty procedures or policies within five working days of request by the Air Resources Board EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST Fuel Metering System Gasoline carburetor assembly and its internal components Carburetor gaskets c fuel lines for liquid fuel and fuel vapors d Clamps e Fuel tank f Fuel line fittings g Pressure regulator if equipped h Mixer assembly and its...

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