Operation
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boat. This could increase the risk of se-
rious injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.
●
Do not shift into reverse while traveling
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
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.
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Stopping engine
Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off
for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-
ping the engine immediately after operating at
high speed is not recommended.
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Procedure
1.
Turn the main switch to “
” (off).
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.
3.
Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank
cap (if equipped).
4.
Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
cord and removing the clip from the engine
shut-off switch, then turning the main switch
to “
” (off).
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Trimming outboard motor
WARNING
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Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can
cause boat instability and can make steer-
ing the boat more difficult. This increases
the possibility of an accident. If the boat
begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer,
slow down and/or readjust the trim angle.
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
determine the position of the bow of the boat
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im-
prove performance and fuel economy while
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim an-
gle depends upon the combination of boat,
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ON
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ON
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