Owner`s manual

Operation
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● If the trolling speed has been adjusted, the
engine returns to the normal trolling speed
when the engine is stopped and restarted
or when the engine speed exceeds approx-
imately 3000 r/min.
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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. Push and hold the engine stop button or
turn the main switch to “” (off).
2. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line if there is a fuel joint on the out-
board motor.
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.
NOTE:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
lanyard and removing the lock plate from the
engine stop switch, then turning the main
switch to “” (off).
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Trimming outboard motor
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,
engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also af-
fected by variables such as the load in the
boat, sea conditions, and running speed.
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
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