Installation
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Installation
The information presented in this section is intended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possible boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination.
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WARNING
●Overpowering a boat could cause se- vere instability. Do not install an out- board motor with more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boat does not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer.
●Improper mounting of the outboard mo- tor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling, loss of control, or fire hazards. For permanently mount- ed models, your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor.
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Mounting the outboard motor
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WARNING
Your dealer or other person experienced in proper outboard motor mounting should show you how to mount your outboard motor.
The outboard motor should be mounted so that the boat is well balanced. Otherwise, the boat could be hard to steer. For
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1. Center line (keel line)
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Mounting height
To run your boat at optimum efficiency, the water resistance (drag) of the boat and outboard motor must be made as little as possi- ble. The mounting height of the outboard motor greatly affects the water resistance. If the mounting height is too high, cavitation tends to occur, thus reducing the propulsion; and if the propeller tips cut the air, the engine speed will rise abnormally and cause the engine to overheat. If the mounting height is too low, the water resistance will increase and thereby reduce engine efficiency. Mount the outboard motor so that the
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