Operation
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Power trim and tilt system
WARNING
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Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even when the tilt support lever is
locked. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
●
Body parts can be crushed between the
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
●
Be sure no one is near the outboard mo-
tor before performing this check.
1.
Check the power trim and tilt unit for any
sign of oil leaks.
2.
Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches to check that all switches work.
3.
Tilt the outboard motor up and check that
the trim and tilt rod is pushed out com-
pletely.
4.
Check that the trim and tilt rod is free of
corrosion or other flaws.
5.
Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the trim and tilt rod operates smoothly.
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Battery
Check that the battery is in good condition,
and fully charged. Check that the battery con-
nections are clean, secure and covered by in-
sulating covers. The electrical contacts of the
battery and cables must be clean and proper-
ly connected or the battery will not start the
engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
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Filling fuel
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 in-
jury 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 gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line 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 trail-
ered.
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 opening
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.
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