Operation
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Checks before starting engine
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WARNING
If any item in "Checks before starting en-
gine" is not working properly, have it in-
spected and repaired before operating
the outboard motor. Otherwise, an acci-
dent could occur.
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NOTICE
Do not start the engine out of water. Over-
heating and serious engine damage can
occur.
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Fuel level
Check that you have plenty of fuel for your
trip. A good rule of thumb is to use 1/3 of your
fuel to get to the destination, 1/3 to return,
and to keep 1/3 as an emergency reserve.
With the boat level on a trailer or in the water,
turn the main switch to the "
and check the fuel level. For fuel filling in-
structions, see page 57.
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Removing top cowling
For the following checks, remove the top
cowling from the bottom cowling.
To remove the top cowling, pull the cowling
lock levers and lift up the top cowling.
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3
1. Cowling lock lever
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
3
1
" (on) position
1. Cowling lock lever(s)
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
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Fuel system
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Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
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Leaking fuel can result in fire or explo-
sion.
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1
2
1
WARNING
WARNING
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