Outboards Group FPP2.8A, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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1. Water surface
2. Lowest water level
3. Cooling water inlet
11. If
“Fogging Oil”
is not available, run the
engine at engine idle speed until the fuel
system empties and the engine stops.
7. Fill the test tank with fresh water to above
Check that the engine has stopped, and
the level of the anti-cavitation plate.
then remove the spark plug. Pour a tea-
NOTICE: If the fresh water level is be-
spoonful of clean engine oil into the cylin-
low the level of the anti-cavitation
der. Crank several times manually. Install
plate, or if the water supply is insuffi-
the spark plug.
cient, engine seizure may occur.
12. Remove the outboard motor from the test
tank.
8. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral
13. Drain the cooling water completely out of
position.
the outboard motor. Clean the body thor-
9. Start the engine and run it for a few min-
oughly.
utes at engine idle speed. WARNING!
14. Install the fogging hole cap and top cowl-
Do not touch or remove electrical
ing.
parts when starting or during opera-
15. Install the propeller. For further informa-
tion. Keep hands, hair, and clothes
tion, see page 79.
away from the flywheel and other ro-
tating parts while the engine is run-
ning.
Flushing with the water flush plug (option-
al) (FPP4A, FPP6A)
10. Before the engine stops, quickly spray
“Fogging Oil”
into the fogging hole of the
silencer. When properly done, the engine
will smoke excessively and stop.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine, make sure to
supply water to the cooling water passag-
es. Otherwise, the engine could overheat
and be damaged.
Cooling system flushing is essential to pre-
vent the cooling system from clogging up with
salt, sand, or dirt. In addition, fogging/lubricat-
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