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8.
Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the tilt rod and trim rods operate smooth-
ly.
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Battery
Check that the battery is in good condition,
and fully charged. Check that the battery con-
nections are clean, secure and covered by in-
sulating covers. The electrical contacts of the
battery and cables must be clean and proper-
ly connected or the battery will not start the
engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
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Filling fuel
EWM01830
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
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mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
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jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale
a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
1.
Make sure that the engine is stopped.
2.
Make sure that the boat is in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area, either securely
moored or trailered.
3.
Make sure that no one is in the boat.
4.
Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
5.
If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, only use a locally ap-
proved GASOLINE container.
6.
Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening
or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7.
Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill.
WARNING! Do not overfill. Otherwise
fuel can expand and overflow if the
temperature increases.
8.
Tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
9.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately
with dry rags. Dispose of rags properly
according to local laws or regulations.
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Operating engine
EWM00420
WARNING
Before starting the engine, make sure
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that the boat is tightly moored and that
you can steer clear of any obstructions.
Be sure there are no swimmers in the
water near you.
When the air vent screw is loosened,
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gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso-
line is highly flammable, and its vapors
are flammable and explosive. Refrain
from smoking, and keep away from
open flames and sparks while loosening
the air vent screw.
This product emits exhaust gases which
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contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which could cause brain
damage or death when inhaled. Symp-
toms include nausea, dizziness, and
drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin ar-
eas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex-
haust outlets.
Operation
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