Owner`s manual

OPERATION
• Shift lever (A) (Figure 14) must be in "Neutral"
position, when starting. The motor has a lock out
device that prevents the motor from starting when
in gear.
• Pull warm-up knob (B) (Figure 14) out.
• Push Primer (I) (Figure 14) one time. Do not push
primer more than once.
• Turn twist-grip throttle (C) (Figure 14) to "Start"
position on decal.
• Pull starter rope (D) (Figure 14) out until resis-
tance is felt on rope. Give the rope a smooth,
rapid, even pull. The engine should start on the
second or third pull. However, when starting for
the first time, several additional pulls on the
starter may be required in order to initially prime
the engine.
• After engine has started and warmed up, push
warm-up knob in.
• Tum twist grip throttle control to"Shift" position on
decal.
Move shift lever all the way to right for "Forward"
operation or to the left for "Reverse" operation.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT: SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE
CAN RESULT BY NOT COMPLYING WITH THE
FOLLOWING BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
• Mix correct amount of outboard motor oil with
each gallon of gasoline (see gasoline - oil mixture
requirements and fuel ratio conversion table).
• Start engine per starting procedures.
• Allow motor to warm up for a few minutes.
• Shift engine in gear.
• Run engine at moderate speed (approximately
112 throttle) for ten minutes. Check operation of
the water pump and cooling system (Refer to
Checking Water Pump Operation).
Advance to full throttle for a few seconds.
Return to moderate speed for several minutes.
Repeat previous steps, gradually increasing time
of full throttle operation until 5 minutes of full
throttle operation has been reached. This
break-in operation will require approximately one
(1) hour running time.
Use the 25:1 gasoline - oil for two full tanks of gas
or 12 gallons before changing to the 50:1 mixture
for normal use.
AVOID CONTINUOUS FULL THRO'I-I'LE
OPERATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2)
HOURS.
Youroutboardmotor may nowbe operated at any
throttlesetting desired usingthe properfuel ratio
as specified in the gasoline - oil chart.
STARTING (FLOODED)
• If engine is flooded (over primed), make sure
warm-up button is in, advance throttle controlto
"Start" position and continue to pull starter rope.
D
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Figure 14
OPERATING TIPS
Avoid striking underwater objects especially in
"Reverse", since both the motor and the transom
may be damaged (Figure 15).
If an object is hit, stop and check for damage.
While operating in "Reverse" or in "Forward",
faster than trolling speed, AI,,WAYS engage tilt
release/reverse lock.
If you operate in very shallow water, you may plug
the water inlet with mud or debris which will cause
your motor to overheat. Use the shallow water
drive bar in shallow water and areas where there
are known obstructions.
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