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Honda 2.3 hp Operating Instructions:
Starting the Outboard:
a.
Push the fuel valve lever (starboard aft corner of the outboard) aft to open.
b.
Pull out the choke switch (starboard forward corner of the outboard).
c.
Open the air vent on the top of the fuel cap by turning counter-clockwise.
d.
Make sure the black U-shaped kill clip (with the red lanyard) is clipped into the red shut-off
knob (port forward corner of the outboard).
e.
Turn the handle throttle ¼ turn counter-clockwise.
f.
Pull the cord until it starts (you shouldn’t have to pull it more than 5 times).
g.
There is no transmission--just throttle up to go forward and throttle down to stop. If you want to
go in reverse--just swivel the outboard around 180 degrees.
To Shut Off:
a.
Shut the outboard off by pushing in the red shut-off knob (where the kill clip is clipped in). Or,
just pull the red lanyard until the clip pops off.
b.
To avoid prop damage, shut the outboard off and raise it out of the water before you reach the
shore. Pull the outboard forward and out of the water until it clicks and stays in place.
c.
To put the outboard down, release the stainless steel lever on the starboard side of the shaft.
d.
Put the outboard back on the outboard mount on the stern rail and tighten both braces.
a.
Push the fuel valve lever forward to close and close the air vent on top of the fuel cap.
Troubleshooting:
If the engine won’t start, review steps 1-6 above to make sure you’ve done all 6 steps. There is a
spare spark plug and spark plug wrench in with the safety equipment in case you need them. If the
outboard is running and you’re heading toward shore, and the engine suddenly quits, it’s usually
that someone has forgotten to vent the fuel cap. If the engine is running fine but the propeller isn’t
moving, the shear pin is probably broken – just take the cotter pin out to remove the propeller and
replace the broken shear pin (a spare pin is located forward of the shaft under the handle grip).
9.
Docking and Boat Handling:
Chinook is light on her feet (turns in a short radius) and, like most
sailboats, carries momentum well. We find it is helpful for the person handling the lines to take a line
from the mid-ship cleat, this allows them to pull the boat to the dock without ‘losing’ the stern. The
other important issue is prop-walk –
Chinook has some walk to por
t,
but it is not pronounced
. The
MaxProp provides more reverse power than a fixed prop, so reverse idle or slightly above does the
trick most of the time.
Just so you know, most marinas in the islands will help you if you ask for assistance. Asking for docking
assistance, especially in windy conditions or with an inexperience crew is a sign of prudent seamanship
.
10.
Dodger & Bimini:
As with all dodgers, please be gentle. If the glass becomes spotted with salt
please get a pot of fresh water from the galley sink and “flood” the salt crystals off the plastic. Our
dodger has some very handy rails on the back and sides that make staying upright and onboard easier.
The connector canvas between the dodger and bimini can be removed by unzipping it. When you
remove it please fold and store it so the windows do not crease.
