Operation
40
7.
Activate the trim-up switch until the tilt
rod is fully extended. Unlock the tilt sup-
port lever.
8.
Tilt the outboard motor down. Check
that the tilt rod and trim rods operate
smoothly.
EMU36581
Battery
Check that the battery is in good condition,
and fully charged. Check that the battery
connections are clean, secure and covered
by insulating covers. The electrical contacts
of the battery and cables must be clean and
properly connected or the battery will not
start the engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
EMU27234
Filling fuel and engine oil
EMU27246
Filling fuel for portable tank
WARNING
EWM01830
●
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
●
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
injury or death. Handle gasoline with
care. Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
If you should swallow some gasoline or
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
some gasoline in your eyes, see your
doctor immediately. If gasoline spills
on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Remove the portable tank from the boat.
3.
Be sure you are in a well-ventilated out-
door area, either securely moored or
trailered.
4.
Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
5.
If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, use only an approved
GASOLINE container.
6.
Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open-
ing or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7.
Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill. Fuel
can expand and overflow if the tempera-
ture increases.
ZMU04156
ZMU03460
Fuel tank capacity:
24 L (6.34 US gal, 5.28 Imp.gal)
