Features and Controls
Features & Controls.......................................................................................... 28
Tilting Outboard................................................................................................ 29
Setting The Operating Angle Of Your Outboard .............................................. 30
Operation
Prestarting Check List.......................................................................................32
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 32
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 32
Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................33
Starting The Engine.......................................................................................... 33
Gear Shifting ‑ Models with Gear Shift............................................................. 36
Stopping The Engine ....................................................................................... 37
Emergency Starting.......................................................................................... 37
Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 39
EPA Regulations...............................................................................................39
EPA Emissions................................................................................................. 40
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule............................................................ 40
Top Cowl Removal And Installation.................................................................. 41
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................42
Flushing The Cooling System........................................................................... 42
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 42
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 44
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement......................................................... 45
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment......................................................................... 46
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 47
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................49
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 51
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................52
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 52
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 52
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 53
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 53
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