Note: It is necessary to purge ALL the air from the gear case when replacing or adding gear oil. Slowly squeeze the bottle until a steady stream of gear

oil runs from the vent hole Í.

6.Install the Vent Plug while continuing to supply oil to the gear case. Install Gear Oil Fill Plug.

Note: If the gear case oil appears milky, indicating wa$ ter in the oil; or if the oil has indications of high wear, contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer.

ADJUSTMENTS

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

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1.Loosen lock nut Ê.

2.For tighter steering turn the screw clockwise.

3.For looser steering turn the screw counterclockwise.

4.Hold screw in position and tighten lock nut.

The tiller model of the outboard should be adjusted just tight enough so that the outboard will not try to turn by itself.

The remote steering model should have the steering loosened just enough to keep all linkage and cables free from binding and easy to operate.

Note: DO NOT use the friction adjustment screw to lock the steering. Excessive tightening of the ad$ justment screw may damage the swivel bracket.

TRANSPORTING

TRAILERING THE OUTBOARD

CAUTION

Before transporting, ensure the outboard is secure. DO NOT transport with the outboard tilted up! Trailering the outboard unsecured or in a tilted position may damage the outboard and/or boat. If attached to the transom, secure to prevent bounce, tilt, or the possibility of falling off.

•Secure the outboard in a vertical position when transporting the outboard while attached to the boat. If not possible, remove the outboard and secure elsewhere.

•Use a trailer with adequate clearance to prevent damage to the outboard from curbs, pavement or other objects.

•It is the OWNER/OPERATOR'S responsibility to secure the outboard. If attached to the transom when transporting, secure to prevent bounce, tilt, or the possibility of falling off.

STORAGE

When the outboard is not going to be in service for an extended period of time (one month or more), the batteries may still require periodic maintenance. Battery testing should be considered an integral part of periodic maintenance during storage.

Refer to a marine battery manufacturer or dealer for specific information.

Store outboard and batteries in a

WARNING clean, dry area. DO NOT store in same area as a stove, furnace, water heater, or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark.

SEASONAL STORAGE

1.Change gear case oil.

2.Clean outboard exterior. Wipe all components dry.

3.Apply grease to all sliding and moving components, except speed control friction adjustment.

4.Store the outboard in a dry area.

PRE(SEASON CHECK

1.Batteries are fully charged and filled.

2.All electrical connections are clean and tight.

3.Speed control rotates freely.

4.Gear oil is at the proper level.

TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE

MOTOR DOES NOT RUN

Battery harness plug not properly connected.

•Unplug and re$plug battery harness to outboard. Battery harness plug terminals dirty or corroded.

•Clean battery harness plug terminals.

Battery pack discharged.

•Charge battery pack.

Battery connection loose, dirty, or corroded.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Tighten battery terminal connections.

Speed control not in STOP/RESET position when power is turned ON to outboard.

•Rotate handle to STOP/RESET position to reset control.

Propeller locked due to tangled weeds or other debris when the speed control is in the RUN position.

•Rotate speed control to the STOP/RESET position. Place ON/OFF/BATTERY TEST switch in the OFF position. Remove the safety lanyard from the SAFETY/MOTOR STOP switch.Discon$ nect the battery harness from the outboard. Remove the weeds or other debris. Connect the battery harness and safety lanyard and test outboard operation.

Fuse blown.

•Replace fuse

•Check in$line fuse.

•Check fuse location.

SAFETY/MOTOR STOP switch not functioning.

•Take the outboard to an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.

ON/OFF/BATTERY TEST switch not functioning.

•Take the outboard to an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.

Motor or Motor Controller not responding.

•Take the outboard to an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.

MOTOR LACKS POWER

Battery harness plug not properly connected.

•Unplug and re$plug battery harness to outboard. Battery harness plug terminals dirty or corroded.

•Clean battery harness plug terminals.

Battery pack discharged.

•Charge battery pack.

Battery connection loose, dirty, or corroded.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Tighten battery terminal connections. Battery electrolyte level low.

•Maintain battery.

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.briggsandstratton.com or in the

•Yellow

 

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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.

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