Manual

OPERATION

SHAKEDOWN CHECKLIST

[] Operator has read and understood the entire opera-

tor's manual.

[] Operator has carried out pre-operation checklist.

[] Operate cautiously and get to know how your boat

handles.

[] If the motor is new, follow all break-in procedures.

[] Follow all operating procedures.

[] Check tightness of mounting clamps.

[] Adjust motor angle if necessary.

[] Adjust idle if necessary.

[] Adjust carburetor ifnecessary.

[] Check that propeller is correct for boat.

OPERATING IN FREEZING

TEMPERATURES

• When usingthe motor infreezing or nearfreezing tem-

peratures, keep the gear housing in the water. When

launching the boat/motor in near freezing"tempera-

tures, letthe rig soak for 20 to 30 minutes before start-

ing to allow water in the water pick-up, water pump,

or water tube to thaw.

IMPORTANT: IF THE MOTOR IS TILTED OUT OF THE

WATER, WATER REMAINING IN THE COOLING SYSTEM

AND GEAR HOUSING MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE PARTS

TO BREAK.

• Do not start a motor that might be frozen.

SALT WATER OPERATION

Although all motor parts that contact water have been

chemically treated to resist salt water corrosion, you

should take some special steps after runningyourmotor

in salt water.

• Always tilt the motor out of thewater when not inuse.

• From time to time run the motor in fresh water to flush

out salt deposits.

• Wash motor down with fresh water and soap; rinse.

Apply a marine-type wax to protect the finish.

• Periodically remove propeller and lubricate propeller

shaft.

• Replace water pump impeller every year. Apply anti-

seize compound to the driveshaft/crankshaft spline.

i ,A CAUTION

IF OUTBOARD IS STORED TILTED UP IN FREEZING

TEMPERATURE, TRAPPED COOLING WATER OR

RAIN WATER THAT MAY HAVE ENTERED THE

EXHAUST OUTLET IN THE GEAR CASE COULD

FREEZE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OUTBOARD.