1-10
4st 2/2.5/3.5 2007
Service Information
11) Propeller Selection
1.
Select a propeller that is best-suited to type of boat and
application.
CAUTION
Incorrect-selection of propeller can cause
a d v e r s e e f f e c t s o n e n g i n e l i f e , f u e l
consumption, etc. as well as on performance.
Range of operating engine revolution at WOT
F2/2.5
: 4,500 - 5,500r/min
F3.5
: 5,000 - 6,000r/min
RPM
Propeller [Marking]
No. of Blades x
Diameter x Pitch
in (mm)
［
I 7
］
3 x 7
x 7
(3 x 188 x 178)
Plastic
Standard
［
F6/B6
］
3 x 7
x 6
(3 x 188 x 145)
Plastic/Aluminum Option
［
］
3 x 7
x 4.5
(3 x 188 x 110)
Plastic
Option
3
8
／
3
8
／
3
8
／
12) Inspection of Forward and Reverse Shifts
Use shift lever
1
to shift the gear to forward (F) and Neutral (N).
1
2
3
N
F
a
In reverse operation, run at low speed, and do
not increase the engine speed unnecessarily.
1.
Forward
Return handle grip
2
to idle speed
a
, and then, move shift
lever
1
toward the operator (F) quickly.
2.
Reverse
In the same way as forward shift inspection, set the engine to
idle speed, shift into
1
to neutral (N), put up handle
3
, turn
outboard motor 180 degrees, and then, shift into forward (F)
quickly.
3.
Shallow water run
In shallow water, run at the lowest possible speed while
watching the depth and obstacles.
WARNING
Shifting at high engine speed may cause
fall of passenger due to abrupt acceleration
and damage to gear, clutch and other
components of the outboard motor. Shift at
the lowest engine speed.
CAUTION
Shear pin is designed to be broken when
the propeller receives damaging impact.
However, it may be broken when shifting at
high engine speed because of high shear
stress applied to the pin.
3
1
Shift Lever
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