Table of contentsEngine shut-off cord (lanyard).......... 22Oil ..................................................... 23Engine .............................................. 23Install top cowling ............................ 23Filling fuel and engine oil............... 23Filling fuel for portable tank.............. 23Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1) ........ 24Operating engine........................... 25Sending fuel (portable tank) ............. 26Starting engine ................................. 26Checks after starting engine ......... 28Cooling water ................................... 28Warming up engine ....................... 28Choke start models .......................... 28Checks after engine warm up ....... 28Shifting ............................................. 28Stop switches................................... 29Shifting .......................................... 29Stopping boat ............................... 30Stopping engine............................ 30Procedure......................................... 30Trimming outboard motor ............. 31Adjusting trim angle for manual tiltmodels .......................................... 31Adjusting boat trim........................... 32Tilting up and down ...................... 32Procedure for tilting up (manual tiltmodels) ......................................... 33Procedure for tilting down (manualtilt models) .................................... 34Shallow water ............................... 34Cruising in shallow water (manualtilt models) .................................... 34Cruising in other conditions .......... 35Maintenance .................................... 36Transporting and storing outboardmotor.......................................... 36Clamp screw mounting models ....... 36Storing outboard motor.................... 37Procedure......................................... 37Lubrication ....................................... 38Cleaning the outboard motor ........... 38Checking painted surface ofoutboard motor ............................. 38Periodic maintenance ................... 38Replacement parts ........................... 39Severe operating conditions ............ 39Maintenance chart 1......................... 40Maintenance chart 2......................... 41Greasing ........................................... 42Cleaning and adjusting spark plug... 43Checking fuel filter............................ 43Inspecting idle speed ....................... 43Inspecting wiring and connectors .... 44Checking propeller ........................... 44Removing propeller .......................... 45Installing propeller ............................ 45Changing gear oil ............................. 46Cleaning fuel tank............................. 47Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ... 48Trouble Recovery............................ 49Troubleshooting............................ 49Temporary action in emergency ... 52Impact damage ................................ 52Starter will not operate ..................... 52Emergency starting engine............... 53Treatment of submerged motor.... 54INDEX ............................................... 55