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INTRODUCTION
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
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Operator Responsibility
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
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Carbon Monoxide HazardRefuel With Care
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
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CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
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COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS
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Choke Knob
CONTROLS Emergency Stop Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch
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Throttle Grip (SH, SCH and LCH types) (SH, SCH and LCH types)(S, L types)
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Starter GripFuel Valve Lever Engine Cover Retaining Strap
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Tilt LeverTransom Angle Adjusting Bolt
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Steering Friction Bolt Fuel Filler Cap Vent KnobClamp Screws
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INSTALLATION POSITION
POWER REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION
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ATTACHMENT
INSTALLATION
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ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDERWAY?
Safety Knowledge IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO?
BEFORE OPERATION
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Safety InspectionMaintenance Inspection
BEFORE OPERATION
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SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
OPERATION
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STARTING THE ENGINE
INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE
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EMERGENCY STARTING
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Normal Engine Stopping
STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stopping
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THROTTLE OPERATION
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REVERSING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
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STEERING
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Transom Angle
CRUISING Engine Speed
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MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING
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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions
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TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DistributorsLimited W arranty
(1) (2) (3)
Forprof essionalcommercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
Lubricatemore frequently when used in salt water.(1) (2) (3)
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Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Change
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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Gear Case Oil Change
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Lubrication Points
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Spark Plug Service
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REFUELING
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recoil Starter Rope Inspection Anode Replacement
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Propeller Replacement
Removal Installation
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STORAGE PREPARATION Fuel
STORAGE
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Adding a Fuel Stabilizer Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
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Engine Oil
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
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REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
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WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED ON BOAT
WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM BOAT
TRANSPORTING
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
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SUBMERGED OUTBOARD MOTOR
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Locations
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation
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Emission Control System Information
Source of Emissions
Tampering and AlteringThe U.S. and Califor nia Clean Air Acts
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Maintenance
Replacement PartsProblems That May Af f ect Emissions
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Specifications
Tuneup
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CONSUMER INFORMATION Honda Publications
Parts Catalog
Customer Service Information
Accessory Catalog
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WarrantyCoverage
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Warranty Service
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United states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Warranty Statements Distributors Limited Warranty
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Emission Control SystemWarranty
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:
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Canada
WARRANTY PERIOD RETAILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2005: THIS WARRANTY COVERS
Distributors Warranty
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THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE OWNERS OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
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REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORY WARRANTY
ENTIRE WRITTEN WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER NOTICE TO CONSUMER
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