•Lower the outboard slowly AFTER the boat has come to rest.

STARTING

WARNING

•Connect the safety lanyard hook securely to your body or clothing.

•Insert the safety lanyard stop switch clip into the stop switch on the engine. The outboard will not run if the stop switch clip is not installed correctly.

•Test the function of the safety/engine stop switch BEFORE each boating day.

•DO NOT use the outboard if it starts in other than the NEUTRAL position. Contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer immediately.

Note: For maximum performance and life, operate the engine with choke in RUN position.

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

Starting Checklist1.Completely read instructions and understand operation of outboard.2.Check oil and fuel levels.3.Be certain outboard is secure to boat.4.Verify that all guards and shields are in place and functioning.5.Fuel transport valve should be in ON position.6.Adjust the trim angle. (See Installation)7.Attach the safety lanyard to the engine stop switch. (See Stopping)8.Attach the safety lanyard hook to the operator.9.Loosen the air vent screw Êon the fuel tank.10.Attach the fuel connectors Ë.11.Squeeze the primer bulb Ìuntil it is firm.12.Ensure the shift lever is set to NEUTRAL.Shift lever operationThe shift lever has three positions REVERSE Í, NEUTRAL Î, FORWARD Ï.Throttle control operation

Twist the handle to increase throttle. Always operate shift lever when throttle is in idle ¼.

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STARTING THE OUTBOARD

 

CAUTION: Failure to allow engine to warm up will result in premature wear and shorten the life of the engine.

1.Pull the choke control Êto the full CHOKE position.

Note: It is not necessary to choke a warm engine. Choking a warm engine can cause the engine to flood.

2.Twist the throttle control Ëto START position.

3.Firmly grasp the engine support Ìwith one hand. Pull the starter handle Í slowly until you feel compression. Then pull the handle rapidly until the outboard is running. Return the cord slowly after each pull.

4.Push the choke to the RUN position.

Note: In cold weather it may be necessary to leave the choke partially OPEN until the engine is warmed up.

5.Run the engine at low speeds for about 3 minutes to warm up. After warm#up, turn the throttle control to the IDLE setting.

STOPPING

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SAFETY LANYARD

 

WARNING

The operator must use the safety lanyard to reduce the possibility of a running boat causing serious injury or death should the operator fall overboard.

•The safety lanyard/engine stop switch clip MUST be properly connected to the safety/engine stop switch on the outboard AND safety lanyard hook must be attached to the operator BEFORE using the outboard.

•Check the function of the safety/engine stop switch BEFORE each boating day.

•DO NOT leave the operator's station with the lanyard still connected to the engine.

•Always stop the engine before leaving the operator's station of the boat.

1.The outboard engine will stop when the stop switch clip Êis pulled from the safety/engine stop switch Ë.

2.The hook of the safety lanyard ÌMUST be attached to the operator of the boat to reduce the possibility of injury in case the operator falls overboard.

3.The lanyard is approximately 13 in. (33 cm.) long when coiled Í.ENGINE STOP•Turn the throttle to the IDLE position.•Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.

•Depress and hold the safety/engine stop switch, or pull out the stop switch clip on lanyard.

Note: After stopping the engine, close the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap. After the last use of the day disconnect the fuel connector from the fuel tank to the outboard, then run the engine un# til it stops from lack of gasoline. Close the trans# port valve.

OPERATION

Moving the boat FORWARD

•Reduce engine speed to idle. Pull the shift lever from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD (F) position.

Moving the boat in REVERSE

•Reduce engine speed to idle. Push the shift lever from NEUTRAL to the REVERSE (R) position.

CAUTION: Never shift into REVERSE unless the engine is running to avoid damaging shift mechanism.

ALWAYS use the slowest practical speed when operating the boat in reverse. using high power in reverse may force water over the transom into the boat.

WARNING

DO NOT shift the outboard at high engine speeds. Severe damage and personal injury may occur.

ALWAYS shift the outboard with the engine in the IDLE running position.•Warm the engine up to operating temperature before shifting gears.

•Make sure the occupants of the boat are seated in safe positions whenever engaging FORWARD or

REVERSE.

•Any person operating the boat MUST have full knowledge of the operation and handling of the motor and boat.

•DO NOT operate while under the influence of medication or alcohol.

•Every person on board must wear and use a U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

OVERSPEED PROTECTION

The outboard is protected from over#speeding with an electronic engine speed limiter. If the engine over#speeds to the point of activating the speed limiter, reduce your speed and return to shore immediately to determine the cause of problem.

When activated, the speed limiter will cause the engine to run rough, as if it has a misfire.

WARNING

•DO NOT disconnect or modify the electronic engine speed limiter.The causes of over#speeding are usually propeller related. Check the following:•Broken or bent propeller blades.•Linkage for freedom of movement.•Engine stop switch.•Incorrectly mounted or slipping propeller.

•Propeller ventilation caused by making high speed turns, or an improper trim angle can also activate the engine speed limiter.

•Incorrect transom mounting.SALT WATER OPERATION

The Briggs & Stratton Outboard is designed for fresh water use. Operation in salt water will result in accumulation of corrosive deposits on exposed outboard parts. To inhibit corrosion, take the following steps:

1.Do not leave the lower unit in salt water overnight.2.After use, rinse the outboard thoroughly with fresh water and wipe dry.

Salt water is extremely corrosive even when these steps are taken. Any component failure due to salt water corrosion is NOT covered under Briggs and Stratton Power Products warranty.

MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the outboard. See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs

&Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. Use of non#original parts may void your warranty.

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