STORAGE

WARNING

Avoid burns from HOT engine components. Use only the tilt/carry handle at the rear of the outboard to tilt the outboard.

•Stop the engine and let cool before removing the outboard from the boat.REMOVING THE OUTBOARD1.Stop the engine.

2.Close the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap. Disconnect the fuel connector. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel

3.Close the transport valve.

CAUTION: Failure to close the transport valve could result in engine flooding and failure.

4.Loosen the mounting clamps. Carefully lift the outboard from the transom.Fig. 13 STORING THE OUTBOARDCarry and store the outboard in a vertical position Ê.

If the outboard must be laid down for storage, it must rest on the

engine support Ë. Rotate the transom brackets to either side. Move throttle arm up toward engine.

CAUTION: Storing or transporting the outboard incorrectly WILL RESULT in oil spillage and engine damage that is not covered by warranty.

SEASONAL STORAGE1.While engine is still warm, change oil.

2.Remove spark plug and pour about 15 ml. or 0.50 oz. of engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank engine slowly to distribute oil.

3.Change gear case oil.4.Clean engine exterior. Wipe all components dry.5.Apply grease to all sliding and moving components.6.Store the outboard vertically in a dry area.FUEL STORAGE

Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected with a fuel stabilizer, or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

PRESEASON CHECK1.Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.2.Allow engine to run for three minutes in NEUTRAL.

3.Run the engine for five minutes at the slowest speed.

TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE

ENGINE WILL NOT START.Gear selector not in the NEUTRAL position.

•Be certain the selector is in NEUTRAL. Engine is not getting fuel (spark plug is dry).

•Verify fuel tank and engine connections are correct.•Fuel filter is plugged.
•Fuel hose plugged or kinked.•Fuel transport valve closed.•Fuel tank vent closed.Check correct insertion of stop switch.Check for damaged stop switch.Fuel contaminated or old.

•Replace fuel, use fresh fuel only. Carburetor float needle stuck or bent.

•Replace damaged parts.No spark.•Stop switch/ stop switch wire shorted.•Ignition armature air gap incorrect.•Ignition armature failure.•Neutral switch operating incorrectly.Engine is getting excessive fuel (spark plug is wet.)•Over choking.•Water in fuel.•Spark plug fouled - replace spark plug.ENGINE QUITS WHEN SELECTING GEARS.Idle is set too low.•Adjust idle speed.Engine is not sufficiently warmed up.•Allow engine to reach normal operating tempera# ture before shifting.Neutral switch not operating correctly.•See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.Plugged idle passage or carburetor jet.•Clean or replace carburetor.ENGINE RUNS ROUGH OR •MISSES".Engine speed limiter was activated.•Check propeller for bent or broken blades, incorrect mounting or slipping.•Ventilation from high speed turns may activate the speed limiter.Ensure Ignition components are not wet.Check for fouled spark plug.Choke partially on.•Move choke to the run position.

•Over choking.

SERVICE

We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the outboard and outboard parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts.

Each Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers recognized as •Authorized Briggs & Stratton" meet the higher Briggs & Stratton service standards.

You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site

www.briggspowerproducts.com or in the

•Yellow

 

Pages" directory under •Engines, Gasoline" or •Gasoline Engines," or •Lawn Mowers" or similar category.

Note: Walking fingers logo and •Yellow Pages" are registered trademarks in various jurisdictions.

REGISTRATION

MANUFACTURER'S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN

Some states require registration of outboard motors. A Statement of Origin form has been included with your outboard and contains the information necessary for registration.

In the U.S.A., to determine registration requirements, you should contact the registering agency. This varies from state to state, but is often the Secretary of State, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Motor Vehicles, or local law authorities may be able to provide registration information.

If outboard registration is required, fill out the front side of the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, retain the purchase receipt, and follow the requirements of the registering agency.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), theCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB)and the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency (U.S. EPA)Emission StatementTHE STAR LABEL MEANS CLEANER MARINEENGINES.The Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines:Cleaner Air and Water - for a healthier lifestyle and environment.

Better Fuel Economy - burns up to 30#40% less gas and oil than conventional carbureted two stroke engines, saving money and resources.

Longer Emission Warranty - protects consumer for worry free operation.This engine has been certified as a:ONE STAR - LOW EMISSION

The one star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbu# reted two#stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA's 2006 standards for marine engines.

TWO STAR - VERY LOW EMISSION

The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star - Low Emis# sion Engines.

THREE STAR - ULTRA LOW EMISSION

The three star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's 2008 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star - Low Emis# sion Engines.

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