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MOTOR6

  

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

 

 

R E A D   A L L   I N S T R U C T I O N S   A N D   W A R N I N G S   B E F O R E   U S E  

 

This manual provides important information on operation & maintenance. These instructions are not meant to cover every 
possible condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice. 

F O R   C O N S U M E R   U S E   O N L Y   –   N O T   F O R   P R O F E S S I O N A L   U S E .  

I F   T H E R E   I S   A N Y   Q U E S T I O N   A B O U T   A   C O N D I T I O N   B E I N G   S A F E  
O R   U N S A F E ,   D O   N O T   O P E R A T E   T H I S   P R O D U C T !    
 

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER! 

If you experience a problem, have questions or need parts for this product, call Customer Service at 

1-888-287-6981,  

M o n d a y - F r i d a y ,   8   A M   -   4   P M   C e n t r a l   T i m e

. A copy of the sales receipt is required. 

 
K E E P   T H I S   M A N U A L ,   S A L E S   R E C E I P T   &   A P P L I C A B L E  
W A R R A N T Y   F O R   F U T U R E   R E F E R E N C E .    

Keep this  manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. The manual should stay  with the outboard motor if sold

.  

2 YEAR LIMITED EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY  

 

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS UNDER 40 CFR 1054.625 .The emission-related limited warranty is 
valid for two (2) years. Keep the purchase receipt and mail in the product registration card for proof of purchase. Buffalo Corp 
limits emission-related warranty repairs to authorized service centers for owners located within 100 miles of an authorized 
service center. For owners located more than 100 miles from an authorized service center, Buffalo Corp will, in its sole 
discretion, either pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized service center, provide for a service technician to come to the 
owner to make the warranty repair, or pay for the repair to be made at a local non-authorized service center. The provisions of 
this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states, excluding the states 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 1-888-287-6981 (email 
address [email protected]) 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 Service Representative. The warranty does 
not extend to products damaged or affected by fuel contamination, accidents, neglect, misuse, unauthorized alterations, use in 
an application for which the product was not designed and any other modifications or abuse.  

 

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  (30 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial and Rental Purpose) 

 

Engines are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 YEAR from date of original 
purchase. Buffalo Corp. is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of this product. 
Any implied warranties are limited to 1 YEAR as stated, or as otherwise stated, in this written limited warranty. Some states do 
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of 
an implied warranty. Buffalo Corp will repair or replace, at its discretion, any part that is proven to be defective in materials or 
workmanship under normal use during the 1 YEAR warranty period. Warranty repairs or replacements will be made without 
charge for parts or labor. Parts replaced during warranty repairs will be considered as part of the original product and will have 
the same warranty period as the original product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights 

that vary state to state.

 

C A L I F O R N I A   P R O P O S I T I O N   6 5    

  

This product may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and 

birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for MOTOR6

Page 1: ...ntiguous states excluding the states 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...

Page 2: ...uction System 1 OHV Intake Carburetor Exhaust Above Propeller Cooling Water Thermostatic Control Ignition System CDI Starting System Manual Lubrication Wet Pump Gear Ratio 27 13 2 08 1 Gear Shift Forw...

Page 3: ...uipment 15 Components 16 Fuel cock 17 Tiller handle 18 Gear shift lever 18 Throttle grip 18 Engine stop button 20 Installation 23 Mounting the outboard motor 23 Clamping the outboard motor 25 Operatio...

Page 4: ...overboard or leaves the helm This prevents the boat from running away under power and leaving people stranded or running over people or objects Always attach the engine shut off cord to a secure plac...

Page 5: ...e motor is in neutral Stop the engine when a person is in the water near you Passengers Consult your boat manufacturer s instructions for details about appropriate passenger locations in your boat and...

Page 6: ...organizations listed in the next section can provide information about courses in your area You may also want to consider an Internet based program for basic boater education The Online Boating Safet...

Page 7: ...http www mraa com Basic boating rules Rules of the road Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways there are waterway rules that apply when you are driving your b...

Page 8: ...vertaking you are passing or being passed by another vessel In the following illustration your boat is in the center You should give the right of way to any vessels shown in white area you are the Giv...

Page 9: ...considered fishing vessels Fishing vessels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot however impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels Sailing vessel right of w...

Page 10: ...is system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders They signify speed zones res...

Page 11: ...11 1 2 3 4 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows Notice Warning Electrical hazard Read Owner s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation...

Page 12: ...4 HP 4500 r min FP6A 4 4 kW 5000 r min 6 HP 5000 r min Idle speed in neutral 1500 50 r min Type 4 stroke S Displacement 139 0 cm Bore stroke 62 0 46 0 mm 2 44 1 81 in Ignition system CDI Spark plug NG...

Page 13: ...perform well over a range of applications but there may be uses where a different propeller would be more appropriate Select a propeller that will allow the engine to reach the middle or upper half o...

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Page 15: ...ave been changing in recent years in response to concerns about pollution and resulting emissions regulations One of the most obvious changes has been the elimination of lead from most fuels As gasoli...

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Page 20: ...or leg while operating Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord where it could become entangled preventing it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the cor...

Page 21: ...en the steering friction adjuster If there is too much resistance it could be difficult to steer which could result in an accident The steering friction adjuster provides adjust able resistance to the...

Page 22: ...ure the top cowling 1 Tilt lock When the gear shift lever is moved to the neutral position or forward position the outboard motor can be tilted up Tilt support bar Use the tilt support bar to keep the...

Page 23: ...Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling loss of control or fire hazards Mounting the outboard motor WARNING Do not hold the top cowling or ti...

Page 24: ...g height is too high cavitation tends to occur thus reducing the propulsion and if the propeller tips cut the air the engine speed will rise abnormally and cause the engine to overheat If the mounting...

Page 25: ...st runs at different heights can help determine the optimum mounting height Clamping the outboard motor 1 Place the outboard motor on the transom so that it is positioned as close to the center as pos...

Page 26: ...aking in engine avoid extended idling rough water and crowded areas For the first hour of operation Run the engine at varying speeds up to 2000 r min or approximately half throttle 1 For the second ho...

Page 27: ...ualified mechanic Improper repairs can make the outboard unsafe to operate Check for fuel leaks Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in the boat Check for fuel leakage from the fuel system Check the...

Page 28: ...ation check window TIP The oil lubrication check window does not indicate the engine oil level Use the oil lubrication check window to make sure that the engine is being lubricated with oil while it i...

Page 29: ...e bottom cowling and then make sure that the fuel tank cap and manual starter handle fit properly into their respective holes 1 Hook 4 Check to be sure the rubber seal is seated correctly between the...

Page 30: ...container to store and dispense fuel only use a locally approved GASOLINE container To prevent electrostatic sparks discharge any built up static electricity from your body before refueling Filling fu...

Page 31: ...you can steer clear of any obstructions Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you When the air vent screw is loosened gasoline vapor will be released Gasoline is highly flammable and its va...

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Page 34: ...your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the clip on the other end of the cord to the engine shut off switch 3 Align the engine start mark on the throttle grip with the notch in the tiller handl...

Page 35: ...engine Cooling water Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole A continuous flow of water from the pilot hole indicates that the water pump is pumping water through the cooli...

Page 36: ...e engine stops when the engine stop button is pushed Restart the engine and then check that the engine stops when the clip is pulled from the engine shut off switch Check that the engine cannot be sta...

Page 37: ...on gross weight water surface conditions and wind direction 3 1 2 1 Engine shut off switch 2 Cord 3 Clip 2 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap Stoppingengine Before stopping the engine fir...

Page 38: ...ibility of an accident If the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer slow down and or readjust the trim angle 38 The trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow...

Page 39: ...boat and operating conditions Adjusting boat trim Generally a boat is stable when the keel line of the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees With the bow up the boat may have a greater tendency to steer to...

Page 40: ...hazard When the outboard motor will be tilted up for more than a few minutes tighten the air vent screw and fuel tank cap and align the fuel cock with the closed position Otherwise fuel may leak NOTIC...

Page 41: ...d on the clamp bracket 1 Steering friction adjuster 4 Tighten the air vent screw 1 Tilt support bar 2 Holder 1 Air vent screw 5 When using a portable fuel tank disconnect the fuel hose and then instal...

Page 42: ...OTICE Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is above the surface of the water when setting up for and cruising in shallow water Otherwise severe damage fr...

Page 43: ...other conditions Cruising in salt water After operating in salt water flush the cooling water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged Also rinse the outside of the outboard mo...

Page 44: ...ort bar when trailering the boat The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall The outboard motor should be trailered and stored in the fully tilted down position Dismounting the...

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Page 47: ...nd fogging at the same time 1 Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water NOTICE Do not spray water into the air intake 2 Fill the built in fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of Fuel Condi...

Page 48: ...hole cap and top cowling 13 Align the fuel cock with the closed position and tighten the air vent screw 14 Install the propeller 48 Flushing with the water flush plug optional NOTICE Before starting...

Page 49: ...e oil for the presence of water that indicates a leaky seal 3 Grease all grease fittings TIP For long term storage fogging the engine with oil is recommended Cleaning and anticorrosion measures 1 Wash...

Page 50: ...quality may malfunction and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and passengers 50 Maintenance interval guidelines The service intervals provided in the Mainte nance Chart were d...

Page 51: ...the warranty period When operating in salt water muddy other turbid cloudy acidic water the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use 51 1 year Anode external Inspection or replace ment...

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Page 54: ...he insulator A damaged insulator could allow external sparks which could lead to explosion or fire Standard spark plug CR6HSB Be sure to use the specified spark plug otherwise the engine may not opera...

Page 55: ...e oil with an oil changer 1 Put the outboard motor in an upright position not tilted NOTICE If the motor is not level the oil level indicated on the dipstick may not be accurate 2 Start the engine War...

Page 56: ...per and lower marks If the oil level is not at the proper level add or extract oil until the oil is between the upper and lower marks 15A Start the engine and make sure that there are no oil leaks NOT...

Page 57: ...lip from the engine shut off switch Checkpoints Check each of the propeller blades for erosion from cavitation or ventilation or other damage Check the propeller shaft for damage Check the splines for...

Page 58: ...the propeller nut until there is no looseness in the propeller 4 Align the propeller nut hole with the propeller shaft hole Insert a new cotter pin in the holes and bend the cotter pin ends NOTICE Do...

Page 59: ...w gasket on the oil level plug When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole insert and tighten the oil level plug Tightening torque 9 0 Nm 0 92 kgf m 6 6 ft lb 7 Put a new gasket on the...

Page 60: ...t Customer Service Q Is clip on engine shut off cord lanyard installed A Install clip to engine shut off switch Q Are engine inner parts damaged A Contact Customer Service Engine idles irregularly or...

Page 61: ...lean or replace with recommended type 1 Are weeds or other foreign material tangled on gear housing 61 A Remove foreign material and clean lower unit 1 Is fuel system obstructed A Check for pinched or...

Page 62: ...sm does not operate the engine cannot be cranked with the starter the engine can be started with an emergency starter rope AWARNING WARNING Use this procedure only for emergency engine starting to ret...

Page 63: ...starting or operating the outboard motor You could get an electrical shock Emergency engine starting Before performing the following procedure make sure to read the emergency starting label on the man...

Page 64: ...ngine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the clip on the other end of the cord to the engine shut off switch 7 Align the engine start mark on the throttle...

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