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Page 1: ...F8A F9 9A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold ...

Page 3: ...ds Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury the destination country Additionally the war ranty may not apply in certain regions When planning to take the product to another coun try consult the dealer where the product was purchased for further i...

Page 4: ...s 15 Emergency equipment 15 Components 16 Components diagram 16 Fuel tank 17 Fuel joint 18 Fuel gauge 18 Fuel tank cap 18 Air vent screw 18 Remote control box 18 Remote control lever 18 Neutral interlock trigger 19 Neutral throttle lever 19 Choke switch 19 Tiller handle 19 Gear shift lever 19 Throttle grip 20 Throttle indicator 20 Throttle friction adjuster 20 Engine shut off cord lanyard and clip...

Page 5: ...ting down power tilt models 52 Shallow water 52 Cruising in shallow water manual tilt models 52 Power tilt models 54 Cruising in other conditions 55 Maintenance 56 Transporting and storing outboard motor 56 Install top cowling 35 Dismounting the outboard motor 56 Checking power tilt system 35 Storing outboard motor 58 Battery 36 Procedure 58 Filling fuel 36 Operating engine 37 Sending fuel portabl...

Page 6: ... electric start models 75 Connecting the battery 75 Disconnecting the battery 76 Trouble Recovery 77 Troubleshooting 77 Temporary action in emergency 80 Impact damage 80 Replacing fuse 80 Power tilt will not operate 81 Starter will not operate 81 Emergency starting engine 82 Engine fails to operate 83 Emergency engine operation 83 Treatment of submerged motor 83 ...

Page 7: ... operate the engine with the cowling re moved according to the specific instructions in the manual Keep hands feet hair jewelry clothing PFD straps etc away from any ex posed moving parts Hot parts Engine shut off cord lanyard Attach the engine shut off cord so that the en gine stops if the operator falls overboard or leaves the helm This prevents the boat from running away under power and leaving...

Page 8: ... in your boat and be sure all passengers haust outlets are positioned properly before accelerating Modifications Do not attempt to modify this outboard motor Modifications to your outboard motor may re duce safety and reliability and render the out board unsafe or illegal to use and when operating above an idle speed Standing or sitting in non designated loca tions may result in being thrown eithe...

Page 9: ...ensively at safe speeds and keep International Rules of the Road a safe distance away from people objects and other boats Do not follow directly behind other boats or waterskiers Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or un derstand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers ...

Page 10: ...main key switch is equipped with the mo tor the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration Record this number in the space provided for 1 reference in case you need a new key 1 Outboard motor serial number location 1 1 Key number 1 Outboard motor serial number location EC Declaration of Conformity DoC This outboard motor conforms to certain por tions of the Europ...

Page 11: ... model Approved model code Code of conformed directives CE Marking Outboard motors affixed with this CE mark ing conform with the directives of 98 37 EC 94 25 EC 2003 44 EC and 2004 108 EC 1 CE marking location 1 1 CE marking location 5 ...

Page 12: ... manual Read any manuals supplied with the boat Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat If you need any additional information contact your Outboards dealer Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing contact your Outboards dealer for replacements FPP8AMH FPP9 9AMH FPW8AMH FPW9 9AMH 6 ...

Page 13: ...General information FPP8AER FPP9 9AER FPW8AER FPW9 9AER 7 ...

Page 14: ... control is in neutral before starting engine Wear an approved personal flotation de vice PFD Attach engine shut off cord lanyard to your PFD arm or leg so the engine stops if you accidentally leave the helm 2 which could prevent a runaway boat WARNING Keep hands hair and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during o...

Page 15: ...lectrical hazard The following symbols mean as follows Notice Warning Remote control lever gear shift lever operat ing direction dual direction Read Owner s Manual Engine start Engine cranking Hazard caused by continuous rotation 9 ...

Page 16: ...1 7 in FPW 8 9 9 AER 552 mm 21 7 in FPP 8 9 9 AMH 41 0 kg 90 lb FPP8AMH 927 mm 36 5 in FPW 8 9 9 AER 44 0 kg 97 lb FPP9 9AMH 927 mm 36 5 in FPW 8 9 9 AMH 46 0 kg 101 lb FPW8AMH 1038 mm 40 9 in FPW9 9AMH 1038 mm 40 9 in Weight AL X Overall width FPW 8 9 9 AER 45 0 kg 99 lb FPP 8 9 9 AER 332 mm 13 1 in FPW 8 9 9 AER 332 mm 13 1 in FPW 8 9 9 AMH 47 0 kg 104 lb FPP8AMH 375 mm 14 8 in Performance FPP9 ...

Page 17: ...9 AMH R Choke valve Valve clearance cold engine IN Fuel and oil 0 15 0 20 mm 0 0059 0 0079 in Recommended fuel Valve clearance cold engine EX Regular unleaded gasoline 0 20 0 25 mm 0 0079 0 0098 in Min research octane Min cold cranking amps CCA EN 90 FPP 8 9 9 AER 347 0 A Fuel tank capacity FPW 8 9 9 AER 347 0 A 12 0 L 3 17 US gal 2 64 Imp gal Recommended engine oil Min rated capacity 20HR IEC 4 s...

Page 18: ... 21 0 Nm 2 14 kgf m such as poor handling loss of control 15 5 ft lb or fire hazards FPW 8 9 9 AMH 21 0 Nm 2 14 kgf m Because the motor is very heavy spe 15 5 ft lb cial equipment and training is required to mount it safely Engine oil drain bolt Your dealer or other person experienced in 24 0 Nm 2 45 kgf m 17 7 ft lb proper rigging should mount the motor using Noise and vibration level correct equ...

Page 19: ...ER 40 0 Ah when carrying lighter loads To check the propeller see page 70 The engine cannot be started if battery volt age is too low Mounting battery Mount the battery holder securely in a dry well ventilated vibration free location in the x 1 2 3 boat WARNING Do not put flammable items or loose heavy or metal objects in the same compartment as the battery Fire explosion or sparks could result 1 ...

Page 20: ...wing SAE and API oil clas sifications Engine oil type SAE Recommended gasoline Regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 Re search Octane Number 10W 30 or 10W 40 Engine oil grade API SE SF SG SH SJ SL NOTICE Engine oil quantity 0 8 L 0 85 US qt 0 70 Imp qt Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gas oline can seriously damage the engine If the recommended engine oil grades are not ava...

Page 21: ... which includes copper or graphite These paints can cause more rapid engine corrosion Motor disposal requirements Never illegally discard dump the motor Outboards recommends consulting the dealer about discarding the motor Emergency equipment Keep the following items onboard in case there is trouble with the outboard motor A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers pliers wrenches including metric size...

Page 22: ...nti cavitation plate 18 Throttle friction adjuster 4 Propeller 19 Tilt lock lever 5 Cooling water inlet 20 Steering friction adjuster 6 Drain screw 21 Clamp screw 7 Trim rod 22 Restraint cable attachment 8 Clamp bracket 23 Remote control box side mount type 9 Gear shift lever 24 Fuel tank 10 Flushing device 11 Choke knob 12 Fuel joint 13 Manual starter handle 14 Alert indicator 15 Engine stop butt...

Page 23: ...device 9 Choke knob WARNING 10 Fuel joint 11 Manual starter handle 12 Alert indicator 13 Engine stop button Engine shut off switch 14 Gear shift lever 15 Tiller handle The fuel tank supplied with this engine is its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container Com mercial users should conform to relevant licensing or approval authority regula 16 Throttle grip tions 17 T...

Page 24: ...ever proximate amount of fuel remaining in the back from neutral engages reverse The en tank gine will continue to run at idle until the lever Fuel tank cap This cap seals the fuel tank When removed is moved about 35 a detent can be felt Moving the lever farther opens the throttle the tank can be filled with fuel To remove the and the engine will begin to accelerate cap turn it counterclockwise Ai...

Page 25: ...tral throttle lever To open the throttle without shifting into either forward or reverse put the remote control le ver in the neutral position and lift the neutral throttle lever Tiller handle To change direction move the tiller handle to the left or right as necessary 1 Fully open 2 Fully closed TIP The neutral throttle lever will operate only when the remote control lever is in neutral The remot...

Page 26: ...ce to movement of the throttle grip or the remote control lever and can be set accord 1 Forward 2 Neutral 3 Reverse ing to operator preference To increase resistance turn the adjuster clockwise To decrease resistance turn the adjuster counterclockwise WARNING Do Throttle grip not overtighten the friction adjuster If The throttle grip is on the tiller handle Turn there is too much resistance it cou...

Page 27: ... be attached to a secure place on the 1 Cord operator s clothing or arm or leg Should the 2 Clip operator fall overboard or leave the helm the 3 Engine shut off switch cord will pull out the clip stopping ignition to the engine This will prevent the boat from running away under power WARNING At tach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do n...

Page 28: ...bed below off With the main switch in the off posi tion the electrical circuits are off and the key can be removed on With the main switch in the on position the electrical circuits are on and the key can not be removed start Choke knob for pull type To supply the engine with the rich fuel mixture required to start pull out this knob With the main switch in the start po sition the starter motor tu...

Page 29: ...es adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and can be 1 Nut set according to operator preference An ad Nut tightening torque juster lever is located on the bottom of the 6 0 Nm 0 61 kgf m 4 4 ft lb tiller handle bracket To increase resistance turn the lever to the TIP port side A Steering movement is blocked when the To decrease resistance turn the lever to the adjuster lever is set to th...

Page 30: ...otor from lifting out of the water tional support device to secure it in the tilt when in reverse gear position Tilt support bar The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor in the tilted up position 1 Tilt lock lever To lock it set the tilt lock lever in the lock po sition To release push the tilt lock lever in the release position Tilt support knob To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po...

Page 31: ...lt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The outboard mo TIP For details on usage see page 59 tor could shake loose from the tilt support Alert indicator and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in If the engine develops a condition which is the normal running position use an addi cause for alert the indicator lights up For de tional support device to secure it in the tilt tails on how t...

Page 32: ...Components 1 Low oil pressure alert indicator 26 ...

Page 33: ...28 NOTICE Do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure alert indicator is on and the engine oil level is lower Serious en gine damage will occur The low oil pressure alert indicator does not indicate the engine oil level Use the oil dipstick to check the remaining oil quantity For further information see page 34 1 Low oil pressure alert indicator 27 ...

Page 34: ... activate The engine speed will automatically de crease to about 2000 r min If equipped with a low oil pressure alert indicator it will light or blink The buzzer will sound if equipped on the tiller handle remote control box or main switch panel If the alert system has activated stop the en gine as soon as it is safe to do so Check the oil level and add oil as needed If the oil level is correct an...

Page 35: ...Improper mounting of the outboard mo outboard motor using two people tor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling loss of control or fire hazards For permanently mount ed models your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor Mounting the outboard motor NOTICE Do not hold the top cowling when mount ing or dismounting the outboard motor The top cow...

Page 36: ...er such as the design or condition of the boat or ac cessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers can create air borne water spray while the boat is 1 Center line keel line 1 cruising If the outboard motor is operat ed continuously in the presence of air borne water spray enough water could Mounting height To run your boat at optimum efficiency the enter the engine through the air...

Page 37: ...motor because they could become using the bolts provided with the out loose due to engine vibration board if packed For details consult WARNING Loose clamp screws could your Outboards dealer WARNING Avoid allow the outboard motor to fall off or using bolts nuts or washers other move on the transom This could than those contained in the engine cause loss of control and serious inju packaging If use...

Page 38: ...ferently Operate cautiously while you learn how your boat han dles under different conditions and with differ ent trim angles see page 47 Checks before starting engine WARNING Breaking in engine If any item in Checks before starting en Your new engine requires a period of break in gine is not working properly have it in to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to spected and repaired before operat...

Page 39: ...g or excessive free play Operate the throttle levers several times to make sure there is no hesitation in their travel Operation should be smooth over Fuel system WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam mable and explosive Keep away from the complete range of motion and each le ver should return completely to the idle po sition Look for loose or damaged connections of the throttle and shif...

Page 40: ...f the motor 3 Upper level mark is not level the oil level indicated on the dipstick may not be accurate Engine Check the engine and engine mounting 2 Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Insert the dipstick and remove it again Be sure to completely insert the dipstick Look for loose or damaged fasteners Check the propeller for damage Check for engine oil leaks into the dipstick guide otherwise ...

Page 41: ...b is the way around the top cowling locked Severe injury could occur if the 3 Place the top cowling on the bottom cowl outboard motor accidentally falls ing Body parts can be crushed between the 4 Check to be sure the rubber seal is seat motor and the clamp bracket when the ed correctly between the top cowling and motor is trimmed or tilted the bottom cowling Be sure no one is near the outboard mo...

Page 42: ...d explosive Always refuel ac ered cording to this procedure to reduce the 5 Do not smoke and keep away from risk of fire and explosion sparks flames static electric discharge Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in or other sources of ignition jury or death Handle gasoline with care 6 If you use a portable container to store Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you and dispense fuel use only an approv...

Page 43: ...irmly connect the other end of that the boat is tightly moored and that the fuel line to the joint on the fuel tank you can steer clear of any obstructions Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you When the air vent screw is loosened gasoline vapor will be released Gaso line is highly flammable and its vapors are flammable and explosive Refrain from smoking and keep away from open flames...

Page 44: ...ting engine WARNING Before starting the engine make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you Manual start models tiller control WARNING Failure to attached engine shut off cord could result in a runaway boat if opera tor is ejected Attach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or y...

Page 45: ...art the en gine 3 Place the throttle grip in the start position 6 After the engine starts slowly return the manual starter handle to its original posi tion before releasing it 7 Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position 4 Pull out the choke knob fully 8 Return the choke knob to the home posi tion gradually 39 ...

Page 46: ...ssarily to open and close the throttle before starting the engine otherwise the engine may be 2 Attach the engine shut off cord to a se difficult to start If the engine is difficult to cure place on your clothing or your arm start place the throttle grip in the or leg Then install the clip on the other warm engine position and end of the cord into the engine shut off try again switch Starting proc...

Page 47: ...hut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the cord to clothing that could TIP tear loose Do not route the cord where If the engine does not start place the throt it could become entangled preventing it tle grip in the warm engine from functioning position and try again Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur ing normal operation Loss of engine...

Page 48: ...n the remote control lever is in neutral cure place on your clothing or your arm 5 Press in and hold the main switch to op or leg Then install the clip on the other erate the remote choke system The re end of the cord into the engine shut off mote choke system operates only when switch the main switch is pressed in fully 3 Turn the main switch to on TIP ON It is not necessary to use the choke when...

Page 49: ...t im possible to start the engine The start er can also be damaged If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of crank ing return the main switch to Warming up engine on wait 10 seconds then crank the engine again Manual start and electric start models 8 Return the neutral throttle lever to the 1 After starting the engine allow it to idle for original position 3 minutes to warm up Failure to do ...

Page 50: ...remote control lever gear shift lever firmly and crisply forward for for ward gear or backward for reverse gear about 35 a detent can felt for re mote control models Be sure to check that the tilt lock lever is in the lock down position if equipped before operating in reverse WARNING Before shifting make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you NOTICE Warm up the engine before...

Page 51: ...is at idle speed in gear move the remote control lever gear shift lever firmly and crisply into the neutral po sition To shift from in gear forward reverse to neu tral 1 Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed 45 ...

Page 52: ...on the fuel tank cap and set the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed position if equipped The boat is not equipped with a separate braking system Water resistance stops it af ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle The stopping distance varies depending on gross weight water surface conditions and wind di rection Stopping engine Before stopping the engine first let it cool off for a few min...

Page 53: ...ain on the engine Correct trim an Procedure gle depends upon the combination of boat 1 Turn the main switch to off engine and propeller Correct trim is also af fected by variables such as the load in the boat sea conditions and running speed 2 After stopping the engine disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat 1 Trim operating angle 3 Tight...

Page 54: ...loss of control If equipped with a power trim and tilt switch located on the bottom cowling use the switch only when the boat is at a complete stop with the engine off Do not adjust the trim angle with this switch WARNING while the boat is moving Stop the engine before adjusting the Tilt the engine to the desired angle using the trim angle power tilt switch Use care to avoid being pinched when rem...

Page 55: ... also makes the boat unstable Resistance at the bow is greatly increased heightening the danger of bow steering and making opera tion difficult and dangerous Bow Up Too much trim out puts the bow of the boat too high in the water Performance and econ omy are decreased because the hull of the boat is pushing the water and there is more air drag Excessive trim out can also cause the propeller to ven...

Page 56: ... than a few minutes Otherwise fuel may leak NOTICE Before tilting the outboard motor stop the engine by following the procedure on page 46 Never tilt the outboard mo tor while the engine is running Severe 2 Disconnect the fuel line from the out damage from overheating can result board motor Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle if equipped because this could break the handle Proce...

Page 57: ...ilt 3 Push the tilt support knob into the clamp position For more detailed informa bracket to support the engine tion see page 56 ECM01641 WARNING After tilting the outboard motor be sure to support it with the tilt support knob or tilt support lever Oth erwise the outboard motor could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power trim and tilt unit or in the power tilt unit loses pressure EWM00262 ...

Page 58: ...ooring This protects the rods from marine growth and corrosion which could damage the power trim and tilt mecha nism 3 Push the power tilt switch down to lower the outboard motor to the desired position Procedure for tilting down manual tilt models 1 Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi UP tion DN DN Shallow water Cruising in shallow water manual tilt 2 Slightly tilt the engine up until the ...

Page 59: ... tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is above the surface of the water when set ting up for and cruising in shallow water Otherwise severe damage from overheat ing can result 2 Place the tilt lock lever in the release up position Procedure 1 Place the remote control lever gear shift lever in neutral 3 Slightly tilt the outboard motor up The tilt support bar...

Page 60: ...ling while the boat is moving or engine is on could increase the risk of falling over board and could distract the operator increasing the risk of collision with an other boat or an obstacle 6 Slowly lower the outboard motor to the normal position UP UP DN Power tilt models The outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water 3 To return the outboard motor to the nor m...

Page 61: ...esh wa ter Cruising in muddy turbid or acidic water Outboards strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium plated water pump kit see page 14 if you use the outboard motor in acidic water or water with a lot of sediment in it such as muddy or turbid cloudy water Af ter operating in such water flush the cooling passages with fresh water to prevent corro sion Also rinse the outside of the o...

Page 62: ...oards disconnect the fuel line from the out dealer for further details board motor to prevent fuel from leak ing Dismounting the outboard motor Never get under the outboard motor while it is tilted Severe injury could oc cur if the outboard motor accidentally falls Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The outboard NOTICE Do not hold the top cowling when mount ing or d...

Page 63: ...e to the vertical position if equipped with the tiller handle 1 Steering bracket 2 Handgrip 5 Loosen the clamp screw s 6 Hold the handgrip and steering bracket as shown in the illustration and lift up the outboard motor to dismount it from the boat 7 board motor while removed from a boat keep the outboard motor in the attitude shown or use an outboard motor stand 57 ...

Page 64: ...e 56 2 Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water NOTICE Do not spray wa Storing outboard motor ter into the air intake ECM01840 For further When storing your Outboards outboard motor information see page 60 for prolonged periods of time 2 months or 3 Disconnect the fuel line from the out longer several important procedures must board motor be performed to prevent excessive damage 4 Remove the...

Page 65: ...ication 1 Install the spark plug s and torque to proper specification For information on spark plug installation see page 67 2 Change the gear oil For instructions see page 72 Inspect the oil for the presence of water that indicates a leaky seal Seal replacement should be performed by an authorized Outboards dealer prior to use 3 Grease all grease fittings For further de tails see page 65 parts wh...

Page 66: ...den hose connector 3 Garden hose adapter 2 Screw the garden hose adapter onto a garden hose which is connected to a fresh water supply and then connect it to the garden hose connector Checking painted surface of outboard 3 With the engine off turn on the water tap motor and let the water flush through the cool Check the outboard motor for scratches ing passages for about 15 minutes Turn nicks or f...

Page 67: ...tuates often between less otherwise specified light and heavy cargo loads The power tilt switch operate even when Outboard motors operating under any of the ignition key is off Keep people away these above conditions require more frequent from the switches whenever working maintenance Outboards recommends that you around the motor When the motor is tilt do this service twice as often as specified ...

Page 68: ...s neces sary Fuel filter disposal type Replacement The symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Outboards dealer Maintenance Maintenance chart 1 TIP Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner specific action The maintenance cycle on these charts assume usage of 100 hours per year and regular flushing of the cooling water passages Maintenance frequency should be adj...

Page 69: ...ing Replacement Power trim and tilt unit Inspection Propeller propeller nut cotter pin Inspection or replace ment as necessary Shift link shift cable Inspection adjustment or replacement as nec essary Spark plug s Inspection or replace ment as necessary Spark plug caps spark plug wires Inspection or replace ment as necessary Water from the cooling water pilot hole Inspection Throttle link throttle...

Page 70: ...ears 500 hours 5 years Wire harness connec tions wire coupler con nections Inspection or replace ment as necessary Fuel tank Outboards por table tank Inspection and clean ing as necessary Item Actions Every 1000 hours Exhaust guide exhaust manifold Inspection or replace ment as necessary Timing belt Replacement ...

Page 71: ...Maintenance Greasing Outboards grease A water resistant grease Outboards grease D corrosion resistant grease for propeller shaft FPP8A FPP9 9A 65 ...

Page 72: ...Maintenance FPW8A FPW9 9A 66 ...

Page 73: ...g the plug wipe off any dirt from the threads and then screw it in to the correct torque replace the spark plug with another of the Spark plug torque correct type WARNING When remov 25 0 Nm 2 55 kgf m 18 4 ft lb ing or installing a spark plug be care ful not to damage the insulator A TIP damaged insulator could allow exter If a torque wrench is not available when you nal sparks which could lead to...

Page 74: ...or test tank can be used If the boat is not equipped with a tachometer for the outboard motor use a diagnostic ta chometer for this procedure Results may vary depending on whether testing is conduct ed with the flushing attachment in a test tank or with the outboard motor in the water 1 Start the engine and allow it to warm up fully in neutral until it is running smoothly 2 Start the engine Warm i...

Page 75: ...e it again Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide otherwise the oil level measurement will be incorrect 10 Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks Consult your Outboards 1 Drain screw 6 Add the correct amount of oil through the dealer if the oil level is out of specified lev el filler hole Put back the filler ...

Page 76: ...o hold the propeller when loosening or tightening the propeller nut Put a wood block between the anti cavi tation plate and the propeller to prevent the propeller from turning regulations TIP For more information on the disposal of used oil consult your Outboards dealer Change the oil more often when operating the engine under adverse conditions such as extended trolling Inspecting wiring and conn...

Page 77: ...to the propeller shaft 2 Install the spacer if equipped thrust washer washer if equipped and pro peller on the propeller shaft NOTICE Make sure to install the thrust washer before installing the propeller Other wise the lower case and propeller 1 Cotter pin boss could be damaged 2 Propeller nut 3 Washer 4 Propeller 5 Thrust washer 3 Install the spacer if equipped and the washer Tighten the propell...

Page 78: ...b is locked Severe injury could oc cur if the outboard motor accidentally falls the screw before installing it Always use new gaskets Do not reuse the removed gaskets 4 Remove the oil level plug and gasket to allow the oil to drain completely NOTICE Check the used gear oil after it has been drained If the gear oil is milky or contains water or a large amount of metal particles the gear case may be...

Page 79: ...fore cleaning it Work only outdoors in an area with good ventilation Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately Reassemble the fuel tank carefully Im proper assembly can result in a fuel leak which could result in a fire or ex plosion hazard Dispose of old gasoline according to lo cal regulations 1 Empty the fuel tank into an approved con 6 Put a new gasket on the oil level plug tainer When the oil begi...

Page 80: ...Outboards dealer for replacement of external anodes NOTICE Do not paint anodes as this would render them ineffective 3 Remove the screws holding the fuel joint assembly Pull the assembly out of the tank 4 Clean the filter located on the end of the suction pipe in a suitable cleaning sol vent Allow the filter to dry 5 Replace the gasket with a new one Re install the fuel joint assembly and tighten ...

Page 81: ...drogen gas When working near the Connecting the battery battery Wear protective eye gear and rubber WARNING gloves Mount the battery holder securely in a dry Do not smoke or bring any other source well ventilated vibration free location in of ignition near the battery the boat Install a fully charged battery in the holder The procedure for checking the battery varies for different batteries This p...

Page 82: ... off switch if equipped and main switch NOTICE If they are left on the electrical system can be damaged 2 Disconnect the negative cable s from the negative terminal NOTICE Al ways disconnect all negative ca bles first to avoid a short circuit and damage to the electrical system 3 Disconnect the positive cable s and re move the battery from the boat 4 Clean maintain and store the battery ac cording...

Page 83: ...correctly A Check and re fit cap s Q Are battery connections loose or corrod ed A Tighten battery cables and clean battery terminals Q Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con nected A Check wires for wear or breaks Tighten all loose connections Replace worn or broken wires Q Is fuse for electric start relay or electric cir cuit blown A Check for cause of electric overload and Q Are ignition parts...

Page 84: ...n Q Is cooling system clogged nected A Check water intake for restriction A Check wires for wear or breaks Tighten all loose connections Replace worn or broken Q Is engine oil level low wires A Fill oil tank with specified engine oil Q Is specified engine oil not being used Q Is heat range of spark plug incorrect A Check and replace oil as specified A Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec omm...

Page 85: ...on nected Q Is trim angle incorrect A Check wires for wear or breaks Tighten all A Adjust trim angle to achieve most efficient loose connections Replace worn or broken operation wires Q Is motor mounted at incorrect height on Q Have electrical parts failed transom A Have serviced by a Outboards dealer A Have motor adjusted to proper transom height Q Is specified fuel not being used A Replace fuel ...

Page 86: ...amaged ly A Have serviced by a Outboards dealer 4 Have a Outboards dealer check the out board motor before operating it again Q Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled on propeller A Remove and clean propeller Replacing fuse If a fuse has blown open the fuse holder and remove the fuse with a fuse puller Replace it Q Is motor mounting bolt loose A Tighten bolt with a spare one of the proper amper...

Page 87: ...ot route the cord where it could become entangled pre venting it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur ing normal operation Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control Also without engine power the boat could slow rapidly This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward Make sure no one is standing behind you when pulling the starter rope It ...

Page 88: ...lly return the choke knob to its home position as the engine warms up 1 Start in gear protection cable 3 Remove the starter flywheel cover after removing the bolt s 6 Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope several turns around the flywheel clockwise 7 Give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine Repeat if neces s...

Page 89: ...become erratic or the en gine may stop In such a situation follow the procedure below Disconnect the yellow cord emergency cir cuit of the CDI unit Run the engine at low speed and return to port NOTICE Follow this procedure only in an emergency and just long enough to return to port for repairs 1 Yellow cord Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged immedi ately take it to a ...

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