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ENGINE OPERATION
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
Remark: In case of cold engine
starting, idling speed is increased
about 300 rpm for several minutes.
Clutch in (In gear)
Clutch off (Out of gear)
900rpm
950rpm
PROPELLER SELECTION
Propeller must be selected that
w i l l a l l o w t h e e n g i n e t o re a c h
recommended rpm when cruising at
wide-open throttle.
Wide open throttle operating range is :
• 9.8HP 5000 to 6000 rpm
Genuine propellers are listed on
PROPELLER TABLE of this guide.
5. Forward and reverse
Note
Do not increase engine speed
unnecessarily in reverse.
!
WARNING
Before shifting into forward or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly moored
and outboard motor can be steered
fully to the right and left. Make sure
that no swimmer(s) is ahead or astern
of the boat.
!
WARNING
●
Attach other end of emergency
stop switch tether to the operator's
clothing or arm and keep it attached
during cruising.
●
Do not attach the tether to a part of
clothing that can be torn easily when
pulled.
●
Arrange the tether so that will not be
caught by any object when pulled.
●
Be careful not to pull the tether
accidentally during cruising.
Unintentional stop of engine can
cause loss of control of outboard
motor. Rapid loss of engine power
can lead to falling down or causing
passenger(s) to be thrown overboard.
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