Product Manual

Features and Controls
Features and Controls
...................................................................................... 21
Tilting Outboard................................................................................................ 23
Shallow Water Operation ................................................................................. 24
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard ................................................ 25
Engine Overspeed Protection System.............................................................. 25
Operation
Prestarting Check List
.......................................................................................26
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 26
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 26
Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................27
Starting the Engine........................................................................................... 27
Gear Shifting .................................................................................................... 31
Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................ 32
Emergency Starting.......................................................................................... 32
Maintenance
Outboard Care
.................................................................................................. 35
EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 35
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 36
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 37
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 38
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 38
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................39
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 39
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 40
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................42
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 43
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 45
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................46
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 48
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