2. Operation
2.1 Installation
Mount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat. For boats without a keel or which
are asymmetrical, consult your dealers.
1. Center line (keel line)
NOTE
：
During water testing check the buoyancy of the boat, at rest, with its maximum load. Check that
the static water level on the exhaust housing is low enough to prevent water entry into the power
head, when water rises due to waves when the outboard is not running.
WARNING
：
·
Overpowering a boat could cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor with
more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boat does
not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer.
·
Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous conditions. Your dealer
or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor. Ifyou are mounting
the motor yourself, you should be trained by an experienced person.
·
The information presented in this section is intended as reference only. Proper mounting
depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination.
2.1.1
Mounting height
The mounting height of the outboard motor greatly affects your boat running efficiency. If the mounting
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