INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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ENOW00080-0
Keep cooling water passage free of clogs,
or lack of cooling water flow could lead to
engine overheating, potentially resulting in
engine trouble.
ENON00026-0
Note
It is recommended to check chemical prop-
erties of water on which your outboard
motor is regularly used.
ENOW00081-0
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, or accidentally turning propeller
could cause personal injury.
ENOW00082-0
Never start or operate the engine indoors
or in any space which is not well ventilated.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which can be
fatal if inhaled for any length of time.
Remove the water plug from the motor,
and screw in the flushing attachment.
Connect a hose to the flushing attach-
ment.
With the shift lever in Neutral (N), run the
engine at a idle speed while flushing the
cooling system to ensure all sea water
and mud are removed.
1.
Flushing attachment (option)
ENOW00083-0
Keep engine at idle speed during flushing.
ENOM00232-0
Replacing the propeller and
shear pin
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower the
motor's performance, and cause engine
trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove the
spark plug caps from the spark plugs to
protect against personal injury.
ENOW00206-0
Do not begin propeller removal and instal-
lation procedure with spark plug caps
attached, shift in forward, engine stop cord
attached to the switch, or engine could
accidentally start leading to serious per-
sonal injury. Disconnect battery cable if
possible.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
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