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OPERATION
Next 60 minutes:
Run the engine up to a maximum of
4,000 ~ 5,000 rpm, which is about
50% to 80% of maximum throttle
opening. Operating at maximum
4,000 ~ 5,000 rpm should be limited
to 50% of the 60 minutes.
30-second full-throttle bursts are OK,
but do not operate the engine
continuously at full throttle.
For boats that plane easily, bring the
boat up on plane, and then reduce the
throttle opening to the recommended
rpm range.
Next 8 hours:
Do not run the engine at full throttle
for more than 5 minutes at a time.
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FUEL PRIMING
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard motor side)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END
(tank side)
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
feels firm, indicating that fuel has
reached the engine.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The vapor
separator could overflow.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive.
You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool
before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Keep away from your vehicle.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
INFREQUENT OR
OCCASIONAL USE
If your outboard motor will be used
on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE chapter (p. 120) for
additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.
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