User Manual

1. COMMON MODEL INFORMATION
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ALL NUTS, BOLTS, & OTHER FASTENERS
0 Check security and tighten if necessary.
IN THE WATER
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
0 Check that there are no water leaks from the
motor mounting bolt holes.
0 Check boat for balanced weight distribution.
0 With the outboard perpendicular to the water,
check that exhaust ports are a minimum of
125 mm
(5 in) above the water.
OUTBOARD MOTOR OPERATION
0 Check the chokeheutral switch for proper
operation.
0 Turn the ignition switch to START and make
sure the outboard motor starts.
0 Check outboard motor for any abnormal noise.
0 Check to be sure cooling water flows out of the
water cooling system indicator. After the engine
warms up, make sure motor returns smoothly to
idle.
0 Snap throttle and check engine response.
0 Check the emergency engine stop switch for
proper operation.
LEAKS
0 Make sure there are no leaks from the fuel lines
andlor connections. If necessary, repair
immediately.
0 Check the outboard motor for water/oil leaks.
Repair if necessary.
0 Check exhaust system for exhaust leaks.
DURING SEA TRIALS
OUTBOARD MOTOR OPERATION
0 Check the gearshift operation with the remote
control lever or gearshift lever (tiller).
0 Check motor operation at trolling speed. Use
the minimum amount of throttle opening
necessary to operate boat at a safe trolling
speed for 15 minutes.
0 Go astern and check that the outboard motor
does not tilt up and water does not overflow the
transom.
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0 Dual motors:
Adjust tie bar length so the motors toe-out.
Toe-out is when the motors’ forward
measurement is wider than the motors’ aft
measurement.
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Motors with toe-out (viewed from the stern)
will ensure better boat stability. It is best if the
wakes of
two motors join 20-25 meters
(66-82 ft) astern.
Not all boats will follow this specification.
Consult your boat manufacturer for toe-in or
toe-out recommendation.
PROPELLER SELECTION
0 Check the engine rpm with the boat under way.
Before engine break-in, avoid continuous full
throttle operation (1
00% throttle opening). Do
not run the outboard motor at full throttle for
more than 2 minutes at a time.
0 Make sure there is no propeller ventilation in a
straight line. There is the possibility of some
propeller ventilation when turning at full throttle
with the motor trimmed out.
AFTER SEA TRIALS
CHECK & CLEAN THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
0 Check that there is no water in the gear oil.
0 Check that there are no signs of fuel, oil or
water leaks. Repair if necessary.
0 After running in salty or dirty water, flush the
cooling system with clean water and flush the
exterior of the motor.
0 Thoroughly clean entire outboard motor with
cloth.
0 Check the outboard motor for external damage,
defects or cracks.
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Date of Issue: June 2003
0 2001-2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.