Operation; Installation - Coleman F15BM Owner's Manual

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ount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat. For boats without a keel or which are
asymmetrical, consult your dealer.
NOTE:
During water testing check the buoyancy of the boat, at rest, with its maximum load. Check that the static water
level on the exhaust housing is low enough to prevent water entry into the powerhead, when water rises due to waves
when the outboard is not running.
WARNING:
Overpowering a boat could cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor with more horsepower
than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boat does not have a capacity plate, consult the
boat manufacturer.
Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in dangerous conditions and injury. Your dealer or other
person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor. If you are mounting the motor yourself, you
should be trained by an experienced person.
The information presented in this section is intended as reference only. Proper mounting depends in part
onexperience and the specific boat and motor combination.

2 Operation

2.1 Installation

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1. center line (keel line)
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