when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from flywheel and other rotating parts
while engine is running.
Label
WARNING
This engine is equipped with a neutral
starting device.
The engine will not start unless the shift
control is in neutral position.
Fueling instructions
WARNING
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-
LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
Do not smoke when refueling, and keep
away from sparks, flames, or other
sources of ignition.
Stop engine before refueling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refuel
portable fuel tanks off the boat.
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Tighten the filler cap securely after re-
fueling.
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.
If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im-
mediately wash with soap and water.
Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.
Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open-
ing or funnel to help prevent electro-
General information
static sparks.
CAUTION:
Use only new clean gasoline which has
been stored in clean containers and is not
contaminated with water or foreign mat-
ter.
Gasoline
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.
If unleaded gasoline is not available, then
premium gasoline can be used.
Engine oil
Recommended engine oil:
POWERLUBE 2-stroke outboard motor
oil
If the recommended engine oil is not avail-
able, another 2-stroke engine oil with an
NMMA-certified TC-W3 rating may be used.
Battery requirement
CAUTION:
Do not use a battery that does not meet
the specified capacity. If a battery which
does not meet specifications is used, the
electric system could perform poorly or
be overloaded, causing electric system
damage.
For electric start models, choose a battery
which meets the following specifications.
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