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Controls

8Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper operation before starting the engine.

8The controls should work smoothly, without binding or unusual free play.

8Look for loose or damaged connec- tions.

8Check operation of the starter and stop switches when the outboard motor is in the water.

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Engine

8Check the engine and engine mounting.

8Look for loose or damaged fasteners.

8Check the propeller for damage.

 

 

 

 

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

 

 

 

 

1) Put the outboard motor in an upright

 

 

 

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position (not tilted).

 

 

 

2) Pull out the oil dipstick and wipe it

 

 

 

 

clean.

 

 

 

 

3) Completely re-insert the dipstick and

 

 

 

 

pull out it again.

 

 

 

 

4) Check the oil level using the dipstick

 

 

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to be sure the level falls between the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

upper and lower marks. Fill with oil if

 

 

 

 

it is below the lower mark, or drain to

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the specified level if it is above the

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upper mark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Oil dipstick

 

 

 

 

2 Lower level mark

 

 

 

 

3 Upper level mark

 

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