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Operation
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● The controls should work smoothly, without
binding or unusual free play.
● Look for loose or damaged connections.
● Check operation of the starter and stop
switches when the outboard motor is in the
water.
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Engine
● Check the engine and engine mounting.
● Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
● Check the propeller for damage.
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Checking the engine oil level
1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-
sition (not tilted).
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Completely insert the dipstick and re-
move it again.
4. Check the oil level using the dipstick 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 the specified level
if it is above the upper mark.
NOTE:
Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into
the dipstick guide.
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Filling fuel
WARNING
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Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Carefully fill the fuel tank.
3. Securely close the cap after filling the
tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Ring Free Fuel Additive
Gasoline is a precise blend of many different
substances, each chosen to give certain char-
acteristics. Gasoline blends have been
changing in recent years in response to con-
cerns about pollution and resulting emissions
regulations. One of the most obvious changes
has been the elimination of lead from most fu-
els.
1. Lower level mark
2. Oil dipstick
3. Upper level mark
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Fuel tank capacity:
12 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp.gal)
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