TIMING/SYNCHRONIZING/ADJUSTING
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
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MANUAL START REMOTE CONTROL MODELS
1. Turn primer enrichener knob fully “Clockwise” and “Pull” to “Full Out” position two (2)
times, waiting approximately five (5) seconds between pulls, leaving the knob out after
second pull.
NOTE: Outboards equipped with a thermostat will have a “Sporadic” tell tail water dis-
charge.
2. Start the outboard. After the outboard starts, push the primer knob to the “Full In” posi-
tion, and immediately check for water at the tell tail and idle relief holes. After allowing
the engine to warm up, turn the primer knob to “Full Counterclockwise” position. (Tell
tail pressure should be per General Specification).
Adjusting Idle Speed
1. Remove access plug from carburetor air intake cover.
2. Turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until LIGHTLY seated then back out to an initial
setting (See Specifications Chart).
a
b
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a - Access Plug
b - Idle Mixture Screw (Behind Access Plug)
WARNING
Keep clear of propeller while cranking and running the outboard motor.
3. With outboard in the water, connect fuel line to engine, squeeze bulb until firm, and
check for carburetor flooding.
4. Turn the ignition key switch, on the remote control box, to “on” position and depress
the ignition key. This will activate the choke solenoid on the carburetor to enrich the
fuel circuit.
