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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold.
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Tilt lock mechanism requirements........12 (FPP4A, FPP6A)....Specifications ........ Tilt support bar (FPP4A, FPP6A) ... Installation requirements ....Tilt support lever (FPP2.8A)....28 Boat horsepower rating ....Cowling lock lever ......Mounting the outboard motor ... Carrying handle ........ Installation ........
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Maintenance chart 2......Starting engine ......... Greasing........... Checks after starting engine ..46 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ... Checking fuel filter (FPP2.8A) ....74 Cooling water ........46 Checking fuel filter Warming up engine ....... (FPP4A, FPP6A)....... Warming up ........47 Inspecting idle speed.......
Safety information running away under power and leaving peo- Outboard motor safety ple stranded, or running over people or ob- Observe these precautions at all times. jects. Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a Propeller secure place on your clothing or your arm or People can be injured or killed if they come in leg while operating.
Safety information Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or un- derstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con- trol, ejection, and collision.
General information Contents of labels The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read Owner’s Manuals and labels. Wear an approved personal flotation de- WARNING vice (PFD). Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- Ensure shift control is in neutral before sive.
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General information Electrical hazard Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning Read Owner’s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation...
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General information Contents of labels The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read O ’ Manuals and labels. Wear an approved personal flotation de- WARNING vice (PFD). Emergency starting does not have start- Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to in-gear protection.
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General information Hazard caused by continuous rotation WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. Shut off engine before refueling. Tighten tank cap and air vent screw when not in use. Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning Electrical hazard Read Owner’s Manual...
Specifications and requirements Weight (AL) S: Specifications FPP2.8AMH 17.0 kg (37 lb) TIP: FPP4AMH 27.0 kg (60 lb) “(AL)” stated in the specification data below represents the numerical value for the alumi- FPP6AMH 27.0 kg (60 lb) num propeller installed. Weight (AL) L: FPP2.8AMH 17.0 kg (37 lb) FPP4AMH...
Components Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). FPP2.8A 1. Top cowling 16.Clamp screw 2. Cowling lock lever(s) 17.Restraint cable attachment 3. Carrying handle 18.Gear shift lever...
Components FPP2.8A Fuel gauge This gauge is located on either the fuel tank cap or on the fuel joint base. It shows the ap- proximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. 1. Air vent screw 2. Fuel tank cap 3.
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1. Fuel cock 2. Closed position Open 1. Fuel cock FPP2.8A 2. Closed position With the lever/knob in this position, fuel flows 3. Built-in fuel tank position to the carburetor. 4. Portable fuel tank position...
Components FPP2.8A 1. Open position 1. Tiller handle FPP4A, FPP6A FPP4A, FPP6A To send fuel from the fuel tank to the carbure- tor, align the fuel cock with the position for the built-in fuel tank or portable fuel tank accord- ing to which fuel tank is being used.
The throttle grip is on the tiller handle. Turn closed. the grip counterclockwise to increase speed and clockwise to decrease speed. FPP2.8A 1. Fully open 2. Fully closed 1. Throttle grip 3. Throttle indicator 4.
Avoid acci- an accident. dentally pulling the cord during normal FPP2.8A operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly.
Components FPP4A, FPP6A FPP2.8A 1. Choke knob 1. Manual starter handle FPP4A, FPP6A Fuel joint cap (FPP4A, FPP6A) The fuel joint is equipped with the fuel joint cap. WARNING! When not using a portable fuel tank, make sure to install the fuel joint cap.
Components FPP2.8A FPP2.8A 1. Steering friction adjuster 1. Trim rod FPP4A, FPP6A FPP4A, FPP6A 1. Steering friction adjuster 1. Trim rod To increase resistance, turn the steering fric- Tilt lock mechanism (FPP4A, FPP6A) tion adjuster clockwise. The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the...
1. Tilt support bar 2. Reverse position 2. Tilted up position 3. Shallow water cruising position Tilt support lever (FPP2.8A) To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po- sition, lock the tilt support lever to the clamp bracket.
Components FPP2.8A 1. Carrying handle 1. Cowling lock lever FPP4A, FPP6A FPP2.8A The carrying handle is used to carry the out- board motor. For information on carrying and transporting the outboard motor, see page 59. 1. Cowling lock lever FPP4A, FPP6A 1.
Installation Mount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat, and ensure that the boat itself is well balanced. Oth- erwise the boat will be hard to steer. For boats without a keel or which are asym- metrical, consult your dealer.
Attach one end to the restraint cable at- tachment and the other to a secure mounting point on the boat. Otherwise the engine could be completely lost if it accidentally falls off the transom. FPP2.8A 1. Restraint cable attachment FPP4A, FPP6A 1. Restraint cable attachment...
Operation 1. For the first hour of operation: First-time operation Run the engine at varying speeds up to 2000 r/min or approximately half throttle. Fill engine oil 2. For the second hour of operation: The engine is shipped from the factory without Run the engine at 3000 r/min or at ap- engine oil.
Keep away from up and lift up the top cowling. sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc- FPP2.8A es of ignition. WARNING Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check the throttle cable and throttle link for loose or damaged connections. 1. Clip 2. Cord Engine oil FPP2.8A 1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po- sition (not tilted). Remove the top cowling. Check the oil level using the oil level check window to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks.
TIP: Installing top cowling The oil lubrication check window does not in- FPP2.8A dicate the engine oil level. Use the oil lubrica- 1. Be sure that all cowling lock levers are re- tion check window to make sure that the leased.
Operation Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- 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.
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Operation 1. Fuel hose Fuel tank capacity (built in type): 2. Fuel joint cap FPP2.8AMH 0.9 L (0.24 US gal, 2. Remove the portable fuel tank from the 0.20 Imp.gal) FPP4AMH 1.1 L (0.29 US gal, boat. 0.24 Imp.gal) 3. Remove the fuel tank cap. FPP6AMH 1.1 L (0.29 US gal, 0.24 Imp.gal) Tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
Keep cockpit and cabin ar- eas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex- haust outlets. Sending fuel Sending fuel for built-in fuel tank (FPP2.8A) Loosen the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap by one turn. 1. Air vent screw Align the fuel cock with the built-in fuel tank position.
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Operation 1. Air vent screw 1. Built-in fuel tank position 2. If there is fuel in the built-in fuel tank, loos- 3. Remove the top cowling, and then en the air vent screw by 1 or 2 turns to squeeze the primer pump in the bottom prevent pressure from increasing inside cowling repeatedly until you feel it be- the tank due to fuel expansion.
Operation sure to keep the portable fuel tank hori- zontal. Otherwise, fuel cannot be drawn from the fuel tank. 1. Fuel hose 2. Fuel joint cap 1. Arrow Starting engine WARNING Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions.
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This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. Procedure for starting outboard motor (FPP2.8A) 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. WARNING! Always start the engine in neutral to avoid accidentally moving the boat.
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Otherwise, the shift mechanism could be damaged. FPP2.8A To shift out of neutral (forward) Move the gear shift lever firmly and crisply to- To shift from in gear to neutral ward the bow.
1. Push and hold the engine stop button un- til the engine comes to a complete stop. 1. Neutral position Stopping boat (FPP2.8A) The boat is not equipped with a separate braking system. Water resistance stops it af- ter the throttle lever is moved back to the fully closed position.
The correct trim angle is affected by variables, such as the load in the boat, sea conditions, and running speed. FPP2.8A 1. Closed position When using a portable fuel tank, discon- nect the fuel hose, and then install the fuel joint cap.
Operation FPP4A, FPP6A FPP2.8A 1. Trim rod FPP4A, FPP6A 1. Trim operating angle Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt 1. Trim rod models 3. Change the position of the trim rod in di- rection “A” to raise the bow (“trim-out”).
Operation Adjusting boat trim Generally, a boat is stable when the keel line of the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With the bow up, the boat may have a greater ten- dency to steer to one side or the other. If this occurs, adjust the trim angle.
180° (facing the rear). 5. Hold the carrying handle and tilt the en- Procedure for tilting up gine up fully until the tilt support lever au- FPP2.8A tomatically locks. Place the gear shift lever in neutral (if equipped) and face the outboard motor...
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Operation TIP: If the motor is not facing forward, the tilt sup- port lever cannot automatically turn to the locked position. If the tilt support lever does not automatically lock, swing the motor a little to the left and right. FPP4A, FPP6A Align the fuel cock with the closed posi- tion.
Procedure for tilting down according operator preference. FPP2.8A WARNING! If there is too much resis- Slightly tilt the outboard motor up. tance it could be difficult to steer, Slowly tilt the outboard motor down while which could result in an accident.
Operation passages with fresh water to prevent corro- sion. Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh water. 1. Neutral position Slightly tilt the outboard motor up, and then slowly tilt the outboard motor down while pulling the tilt support bar up. 1.
Maintenance TIP: Place a towel or something similar under the outboard motor to protect it from damage. FPP4A, FPP6A WARNING Do not hold the top cowling or tiller handle when mounting or dismounting the out- board motor. Otherwise, the outboard mo- tor could fall.
Maintenance When using a portable fuel tank, discon- nect the fuel hose from the fuel joint, and then install the fuel joint cap. WARNING! When not using a portable fuel tank, make sure to install the fuel joint cap. Otherwise, injury could result from striking the fuel joint accidentally.
Perform ning. the flushing and fogging at the same time. 8. Just prior to turning off the engine, quickly FPP2.8A Wash the outboard motor body using spray “Fogging Oil” into the carburetor. fresh water. NOTICE: Do not spray wa- When properly done, the engine will ter into the air intake.
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Maintenance 1. Water surface 11. If “Fogging Oil” is not available, run the 2. Lowest water level engine at engine idle speed until the fuel 3. Cooling water inlet system empties and the engine stops. Fill the test tank with fresh water to above Check that the engine has stopped, and the level of the anti-cavitation plate.
Trouble Recovery An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very dangerous. Keep loose clothing and other objects away when starting the en- gine. Use the emergency starter rope only as instructed. Do not touch the fly- wheel or other moving parts when the engine is running.
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Trouble Recovery 12. While lifting the fuel tank, insert the knot- ted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope several turns clockwise. TIP: If the rope is too long after winding it around the flywheel, shorten its length at the handle.
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Trouble Recovery 2. Manual starter/flywheel magnet cover Reinstall 2 bolts to secure the fuel tank. 8. Align the engine start mark “ ” on the throttle grip with the notch in the tiller han- dle. Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel magnet and wind the rope several turns around the flywheel magnet clockwise.