TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Checking Engine Oil.............................................................................................................................................25
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Tiller Handle Models ............................................................................................................................................27
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 29
Oil Pressure Indicator........................................................................................................................................... 29
Tilting Outboard ................................................................................................................................................... 30
Shallow Water Operation - Tiller Handle Models..................................................................................................30
Setting The Operating Angle Of Your Outboard ..................................................................................................31
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List.........................................................................................................................................33
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 33
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 33
Operating Outboard As An Auxiliary Engine........................................................................................................ 33
Pre-Starting Instructions....................................................................................................................................... 33
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 34
Starting The Engine - Tiller Handle Models..........................................................................................................34
Starting The Engine - Remote Control Models.....................................................................................................36
Gear Shifting ........................................................................................................................................................38
Stopping The Engine ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Emergency Starting.............................................................................................................................................. 39
MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................43
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 44
Flushing The Cooling System - Standard Models................................................................................................ 44
Flushing The Cooling System - Bigfoot Models....................................................................................................45
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................46
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................47
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................47
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models........................................................................................................... 48
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 48
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 49
Propeller Replacement - Standard Models...........................................................................................................50
Propeller Replacement - Bigfoot Models.............................................................................................................. 52
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 54
Timing Belt Inspection.......................................................................................................................................... 54
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................................55
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 56
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 58
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 60
STORAGE
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 61
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................61
