Sail F 4 Owner's Manual
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14 15ControlsCheck throttle, shift, and steering for proper operation before starting the engine.The controls should work smoothly, without binding or unusual free play.Look for loose or damaged connections.Check operation of the starter and stop switches when the outboard motor is in the water.EngineCheck the engine and engine mounting.Look for loose or damaged fasteners.Check the propeller for damage.Checking the engine oil level1.Put the outboard motor in an upright position (not tilted).2.Pull out the oil dipstick and wipe it cleam.3.Completely resinsert the dipstick and pullout it again.4.Check the oil lever using the dipstick to be sure the lever falls between thewpper and lower marks.Fill with oil if it is below the lower mark, or drain to thespecificl level if it is above the upper mark.3.Upper level mark1.Oil dipstick 2.Lower level markGasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep awa-y from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition.1.Remove the fuel tank cap.2.Carefully fill the fuel tank.3.Securely close the cap after filling the tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel.Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly mooredand that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are noswimmers in the water near you.Operating engineFeeding fuelFilling fuelWhen the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released.Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and expl-osive. Refrain from smoking, and keep away from open flames andsparks while loosening the air vent screw.This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, acolorless, odorless gas which could cause brain damage or death w-hen inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaustoutlets.1.For the built in tank, loosen the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap by oneturn. For the external fuel tank, loosen it on the fuel tank cap by 2 or 3 turns.2.Select the fuel tank using the fuel cock or open the fuel cock.3.Squeeze the primer pump with the outlet end up until you feel it become firm(if equipped the fuel joint).Starting engineManual start models1.Place the gear shift lever in neutralAlways start the engine in neutral to avoid accidentally moving the boat.2.If the engine stop switch lanyard is equipp-ed, attach it to a secure place on your clothi-ng, or your arm or leg. Then install the lockplate on the other and of the lanyard into theengine stop switch.Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clot-hing, or your arm or leg while operating.Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not routethe lanyard where it could become entangled, preventing it fromfunctioning.Fuel tank capacity:1.3 L (0.344 US gal)(0.286 Imp.gal)N231 |
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