Table of contents
General information .......................... 1
Identification numbers record .......... 1
Outboard motor serial number .......... 1
Key number....................................... 1
EC label........................................... 1
Emission control information ........... 2
SAV models ...................................... 2
Read manuals and labels................ 3
Warning labels .................................. 3
Safety information............................. 6
Safety information ........................... 6
Rotating parts.................................... 6
Hot parts ........................................... 6
Electric shock .................................... 6
Power trim and tilt ............................. 6
Engine shut-off cord .......................... 6
Gasoline ............................................ 6
Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 6
Carbon monoxide.............................. 7
Modifications ..................................... 7
Boating safety ................................. 7
Alcohol and drugs ............................. 7
Personal flotation devices ................. 7
People in the water ........................... 7
Passengers ....................................... 7
Overloading....................................... 7
Avoid collisions ................................. 7
Weather ............................................ 8
Passenger training ............................ 8
Boating safety publications ............... 8
Laws and regulations ........................ 8
Basic requirements ........................... 9
Fueling instructions ......................... 9
Gasoline ............................................ 9
Engine oil .......................................... 9
Installation requirements ............... 10
Boat horsepower rating ................... 10
Mounting motor ............................... 10
Remote control requirements.......... 10
Battery requirement ........................ 10
Without a rectifier or Rectifier
Regulator ...................................... 11
Propeller selection .......................... 11
Start-in-gear protection ................. 12
Basic components .......................... 13
Main components ......................... 13
Fuel tank ......................................... 13
Fuel joint.......................................... 14
Fuel gauge ...................................... 14
Fuel tank cap................................... 14
Air vent screw.................................. 14
Remote control ................................ 14
Remote control lever ....................... 15
Neutral interlock trigger ................... 15
Neutral throttle lever ........................ 15
Tiller handle..................................... 16
Gear shift lever ................................ 16
Throttle grip ..................................... 16
Throttle indicator ............................. 16
Throttle friction adjuster................... 17
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 17
Engine stop button .......................... 18
Manual starter handle ..................... 18
Main switch ..................................... 18
Steering friction adjuster ................. 19
Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control ........................................... 19
Power trim and tilt switch on bottom
engine cowling .............................. 19
Trim tab with anode......................... 20
Trim tab ........................................... 20
Trim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 21
Tilt lock mechanism......................... 21
Tilt support knob.............................. 21
Tilt support bar ................................ 22
Top cowling lock lever(s)
(turn type)...................................... 22
Flushing device ............................... 22
Warning indicator ............................ 22
Warning system ............................ 23
Overheat warning ............................ 23
Low oil pressure warning ................ 23
Operation ......................................... 25
Installation..................................... 25
Mounting the outboard motor .......... 25
Clamping the outboard motor.......... 26
Breaking in engine ........................ 27
Procedure for 4-stroke models ........ 27
Pre-operation checks .................... 28