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- Page 1 4- Stroke Outboard Motor OWNER'S MANUAL...
- Page 2 A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new SAIL. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a SAIL dealer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Checking the Engine Oil Leve Breaking in (Running In Engine) Starting Engine Warming up Engine CONTENTS Shifting Stopping Engine 3.10 Trimming Outboard Motor General Information 3.11 Tilting up/down Structure Of Motor 3.12 Cruising in Shallow Water Main Technique Parameter 3.13 Cruising in Other Conditions And Performance Index Mainenance Fuel And Oil... -
Page 4: General Information
Know the marine laws and regulation where you will be boating and obey them. GENERAL INFORMATION Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather. SAFETY INFORMATION Tell someone where you are going: leave a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan when you return. -
Page 5: Structure Of Motor
STRUCTURE OF MOTOR MAIN TECHNIQUE PARAMETER AND PERFORMANCE INDEX Model Unit Item DIMENSIONS Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height 1125 1125 Weight PERFORMANCE Full throttle operating range r/min 5000-6000 4000-5000 Maximum output Kw (Hp) @ r/min 5.9(8) @ 5500 4.4 (6) @ 5000 Idling speed (Netural) r/min 950-1050... -
Page 6: Fuel And Oil
FUEL AND OIL ENGINE OIL FUELING INSTRUCTIONS Recommended engine oil: 4-stroke motor oil with a combination of corresponding SAE and API as shown in the chart. GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. -
Page 7: Operations Of Controls And Other Functions
OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND ENGINE STOP BUTTON OTHER FUNCTIONS Pushing this button opens the ignition circuit FUEL TANK and stops the engine. If your model was equipped with ④ ② ① a portable fuel tank, its functions are as follows. ①... -
Page 8: Choke Knob
CHOKE KNOB Throttle indicator The fuel consumpion curve on the throttle indicator shows the relative amount of fuel consumed for each throttle position. Choose the setting that offers the best performance and fuel economy for the Pulling out this knob (setting it to ON) desired operation. -
Page 9: Steering Friction Adjusting Screw
TRIM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD Attach the lanyard to a secure plate on your clothing. your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard in such a way that it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. -
Page 10: Tilt Support
2.14 WARNING SYSTEM 2.12 TILT SUPPORT BAR CAUTION: Do not continue to operate the engine the warning device has acticated. Consume your dealer if the problem can not be located and corrected. The tilt support bar ① keeps the outboard motor in the tilted up position. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Overpowering a boat may cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor with more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If INSTALLATION the boat does not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer. CAUTION: Mounting Height To run your boat at optimum efficiency, the water-resistance (drag) of the boat and ourboard... -
Page 12: Filling Fuel
2) An engine restraint cable or chair should be used. Attach one and to the engine restrain Check the level of the oil in the sump with the dipstick. If necessary, add oil to bring the cable attachment point and the other to a secure level up to the upper mark. -
Page 13: Breaking In (Running In Engine)
BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN ENGINE) Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstrustions you can steer clean of any obstructions. Be sure Your new engine requires a period of break-in (running-in) to allow mating surfaces of there are no swimming in the water near you. -
Page 14: Warming Up Engine
WARMING UP ENGINE Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure plate on your clothing, your arm or leg while operating. 1) Before beginning operation, allow the engine Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard to warm up at idling speed for 3 minutes. -
Page 15: Stopping Engine
REVERSE If the fuel joints are provided, disconnect the fuel line from the motor after stopping the engine. Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap after stopping the engine, if it is equipped. Remove the key if the boat will be left unattended. NOTE: When operating in Reverse, go slowly. -
Page 16: Tilting Up/Down
ADJUSTING TRIM ANGLE Manual tilt model There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clamp bracket to adjust the outboard motor trim angle. 1) Stop the engine. 2) Remove the trim angle adjusting rod ① from the clamp bracket while tilting the motor up slightly. -
Page 17: Cruising In Shallow Water
CAUTION: PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN 1) Place the tilt lock lever in the lock position. Before tilting the motor, following the procedures under "STOPPING ENGINE". Never 2) Slightly tilt up the engine until the tilt support bar tilt the motor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. is released automatically. -
Page 18: Cruising In Other Conditions
3.13 CRUISING IN OTHER CONDIIONS PROCEDURE FOR SET UP 1) Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position. CRUISING IN SALT WATER After operating in salt water. wash out the cooling-water passage with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged-up with salt deposits. NOTE: Refer to cooling system flushing instructions in "TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD... -
Page 19: Trailering Outboard Motor
STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE When storing your outboard motor for prolonged periods of time (2 months or longer), several important procedures must be performed to prevent expensive damage. TRANSPORTING AND It is advisable to have your outboard serviced by an authorized dealer prior to storge. STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR However, the following procedure can be performed by the owner with a minimum of tools. -
Page 20: Periodic Maintenance
Inspection/Replacement Thermostat Inspection If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine "SAIL" parts or equivalents of the same type and of equivalent strength and materials. Any part of inferior quality may * 1..For Electric starter model. malfunction, and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and passengers. -
Page 21: Greasing
CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG GREASING grease A (Water resistant grease) grease D (Corrosion resistant grease) When removing or installing a spark plug be careful not to damage the insulator. A damaged insulator could allow external sparks, which lead to explosion or fire. The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to inspect. -
Page 22: Checking Fuel System
CHECKING FUEL SYSTEM ADJUSTING IDLINE SPEED Gasoline (petrol) and its vapors are highly Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or operating. flammable and explosive. Keep away Keep hands, hair and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts from sparks, cigarrettes, flammes while engine is running. -
Page 23: Changing Engine Oil
CHANGING ENGINE OIL Engine oil grade/capacity: Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" page 4. 5) Start the engine and watch to make Avoid draining the engine oil immediately after stopped the engine. The oil sure the low oil pressure warning lamp is hot and should be handled with care to avoid burns. turns off. -
Page 24: Checking Timing Belt
CHECKING TIMING BELT CHECKING PROPELLER Inspect the timing-belt and replace it to the following signs is observed: Cranks in the back if belt or in the base You could be seriously injured if the of belt teech. engine accidentally starts while you are Excessive wear at the roots of cogs. -
Page 25: Changing Gear Oil
4.10 CHANGING GEAR OIL Removing the Propeller 1) Straighten the cotten-pin ① and pull it out using a pair of pliers. ① 2) Remove the propeller nut ② and Be sure the outboard motor is securel fastened to the transom or a stable stand. -
Page 26: Cleaning Fuel Tank
4.11 CLEANING FUEL TANK CAUTION: Do not paint the anode(s), for this would render it ineffctive. Gasoline (petrol) is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. If you have any question about propeller doing this procedure, consult your dealer. Keep away from sparks, cigaretter flames or other sources of ignition when cleaning the fuel tank. -
Page 27: Impact Damage
Emergency Starting Engine TEMPORARY ACTION IN 1) Rmove the top cowling 2) Remove the cable ① by pulling out it from EMERGENCY the starter if equipped. IMPACT DAMAGE The outboard motor can be seriously damaged by a collision while operating or trailering. -
Page 28: Treatment Of Submerged Motor
TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED MOTOR If the outboard motor is submerged, immediately take it a dealer. Otherwise, some corrosion may begin almost immediately. If you cannot immediately take the outboard motor to a dealer, follow the procedure bellow for taking care to minimize engine damage. 1) Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, seaweed, etc.