3-2EEMU01478MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTORWARNING@ Overpowering a boat may causesevere instability. Do not install an out-board motor with more horsepowerthan the maximum rating on the capac-ity plate of the boat. If the boat doesnot have a capacity plate, consult theboat manufacturer. The information presented in this sec-tion is intended as reference only. It isnot possible to provide completeinstructions for every possible boat/motor combination. Proper mountingdepends in part on experience and thespecific boat/motor combination.@WARNING@Improper mounting of the outboardmotor could result in hazardous condi-tions such as poor handling, loss of con-trol, or fire hazards. Observe thefollowing: For permanently mounted models,your dealer or other person experi-enced in proper rigging should mountthe motor. If you are mounting themotor yourself, you should be trainedby an experienced person. For portable models, your dealer orother person experienced in properoutboard motor mounting shouldshow you how to mount your motor.@Mount the outboard motor on the center line(keel line) of the boat, and ensure that theboat itself is well balanced. Otherwise, theboat will be hard to steer. For boats withouta keel or which are asymmetrical, consultyour dealer.1 Center line (keel line)
