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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 25
Warning System................................................................................................................................................... 25
Power Trim and Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Trim Tab Adjustment............................................................................................................................................ 29
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 30
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 30
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................................. 30
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................ 33
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 34
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 35
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 36
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl................................................................................................................................. 37
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 39
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 40
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 42
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement............................................................................................................. 44
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................... 45
Timing Belt Inspection.......................................................................................................................................... 46
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 47
Checking Power Trim Fluid.................................................................................................................................. 49
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................................ 50
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 52
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 53
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 54
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 54
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 54
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 54
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 54
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................................... 55
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