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A CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazardsor unsafe practices
drinking and driving, or daring, high
speed boat maneuvers.
The operator (driver) is responsible for the Loss of power and directional control
correct and safe operation of the boat, the i n heavy seas, strong current or high
equipment aboard and the safety of all winds.
occupants aboard. We strongly recom-
mend that the operator read this Operation * Loss of control when docking.
LSerial Number
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Stroke 2.36 (60mm) ..-
Recommended Spark Plug NGK BUHW or AC-V40FFM or
Champion L76V [Use Champ~on
OL78V Where Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI) Suppression
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is Reauiredl
m v a n c e
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Recommended Gasoline
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25" BTDC @ -, WOT
Automotive Leaded
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or Unleaded (Lead Free) Gasoline
Quicksilver 2-Cycle
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Outboard Oil
Gasoline/Oil Ratio 50:1 (Including Break-In) j
Fuel Tank Capacity:
- U.S. Gallons
- Imperial Gallons
- Liters --
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Battery Rating - Minimum Reserve Capacity Rating
I Electric Start Models I of 35 Minutes and Cold Crank~ng i
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Amperage of 180 Amperes
3 Blade Aluminum
(10-318'' Dia. x 13" P ~ t c h )
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Gear Ratlo -.-
Transom H e ~ g h t . m 5 i 5 " (38cm)
I I Long Shaft = 20" (51cm) 1
'Measured at the propshaft i n accordance with ICOMIA 28.
Electric Start w i t h Tiller Handle S h o w n COMBINATION TOOL also incorporates a standard tip (straight)
screwdriver blade.
1. Top Cowl 10. Tiller Handle A "Combination Tool" is provided w i t h
2. Cowl Latch SPARE STARTER ROPE
1 1. Primer/Fast Idle Knob the outboard motor (stored i n the "Own-
3. "Tell--Tale" Outlet 12. Safety Clip er's Literature Packet"). A spare starter rope also IS supplied wlth
4. Bottom Cowl 13. Clamp Screw (2) the motor (stored i n the "Owner's Litera-
5. Drwe Shaft Housing 14. Clarnp Bracket (2) This handy tool incorporates a 21 mrn ture Packet"). The rope may be used for a
6. Anti-Ventilation Plate 15. Swivel Bracket (13/16" ) hex socket (fits spark plugs and replacement i n the rewind starter as-
7. Trim Tab 16. Gear Housing Assembly propeller nut) and a 1 Omm hex socket (fits sembly or as an emergency starter rope.
8. Propeller 17. Water Intake (Starboard) 1 0 n m fasteners, such as the rewind i n event that the rewind starter is In-
9. Electrlc Starter Button starter mounting bolts). The tool handle operable.
A WARNING
D O NOT OVERPOWER - Most boats
transom w i t h mounting boltsand c i d m
screws, may result i n damage t o boa
and/or loss of motor and possible injur
are rated and certified for the maximum t o occupants of boat.
horsepower capabilities of the boat.
Refer t o the boat "Certification Plate" Centerline
for the maximum horsepower limit. I f i n
doubt, contact your dealer. 4 Center motor on boat transom.
A CAUTION
After outboard removal, DO NOT turn out- 6
5 Tighten clamp screws securely
Drill through transom and bolt nioto
board upside down or lay on its side. Water clamp brackets to transom with bolts
c o u l d enter powerhead causing nuts and washers provided.
damage to internal engine components.
7 Refer to Security Line Statement, Pay(
IMPORTANT: Motor MUST BE i n NEU- 2.
TRAL (which locks the reverse hooks
over the tilt lock pin) before lifting or IMPORTANT: Periodically checkclamr
carrying the motor w i t h the lift handle. screws and transom mounting bolts t c
ensure that motor is secure on transom
1 The lift handle is locatedat the front of
the motor between the clamp brackets. TILTING MOTOR
2 "Finger grip wells" are located at the IMPORTANT: To manually tilt motor
top rear and along both sides of the the motor MUST BE shifted into FOR-
bottom cowl. WARD gear. D O NOT use tiller handle
for tilting motor. To tilt motor, grasp top
TRANSOM HEIGHT rear of cowl and tilt motor forward.
A WARNING
Before operating, motor(s) MUST BE
tor tilted in, propeller force will make
the boat want t o go into a right hand
turn. The situation reverses when the
SECURED t o boat transom with t w o lower unit is tilted out well past vertical.
5/16'' (7.9mm) diameter bolts and The operator must resist this force t o
clamp screws tightened securely as keep the boat on a straight course.
shown. Installation must be water tight Refer t o TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT.
and clamp screws and mounting bolts
checked occasionally for tightness on IMPORTANT: D O NOT operate motor
the transom. Failure t o fasten motor t o w i t h tilt pin removed.
T R I M TAB ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
Engine m u s t n o t b e r u n i n f u l l tilt lock 5 The trlm tab will help to offset steel I I I ~
position, as water pickup i n lower u n i t pull caused by propeller torque at high
w o u l d b e o u t o f the water, and water speeds or extreme tilt angles. If boat pulls
pumpand/orengine would bedamaged. to the left, loosen cap screw arid rotate
trailing edge of trim tab to the left (as
D O NOT use tilt lever when TRAIL- viewed from behind motor). If boat pulls to
ERlNG boat/motor(orduring HIGH SPEED the riyltt, rotate trim tab to right. Tighten
and/or ROUGH WATER operation o f a car, screw.
boat that is powered by a larger, m a i n
power motor) UNLESS lower unit is BATTERY A N D ELECTRICAL
supported w i t h a block o f wood. Refer ACCESSORIES
t o TRAlLERlNG BOAT/MOTOR.
Mariual start altenator models are
To tilt m o t o r up/out: equipped with a 60 watt alternator
MOUNTING FUEL T A N K A N D
CO-PILOT ADJUSTMENT CONNECTING FUEL LINES
4 Proper co-prlot adjustment w ~ l keepl Secure fuel tank In a convenient locatlun
motor on a f ~ x e d
course (during NORMAL
operation) while a l l o w ~ n geasy manual Conriect fuel lme to tank. Insert connector-
steering control and twlst 1/8-turn to lock.
Turn adjusting screw clockwise to In-
crease friction or counterclockwrse to Arrange fuel line so that it does not
decrease friction become twisted, kinked, pinched or
stretched.
IMPORTANT: The t r i m t a b is made o f a
special alloy t o protect m o t o r housings
The propeller supplied with your motor Some darnaged propellers can be re-
provides the best overall performance palred Consult your Authorwed Dealer
under average operating conditions.
A WARNING
Before attempting t o remove or install
Lubricant.
4 Slide propeller and splined thrust hub Reconnect spark plug leads and install
off propeller shaft. top cowl.
poise
At extremes, can cause boat to por-
be observed:
A. Clean, free of barnacles and marine
A CAUTION
The use of other than recommended
amount o f 2 - cycle oil. Too m u c h or t o
little o i l can cause performance p r o t
lems. as w e l l asserious engine damagf
growth. gasoline and Quicksilver 2-Cycle Out-
@ Causes bow to bounce ~nchoppy water
B. Free of distortion, nearly flat where f t board O i l o r a n acceptable BIA TC-W o i l
(1Increases danger of the follow~ng-wave contacts the water. may cause piston scoring, bearing failure MOTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
splash~ng Into boat w h e n comlng off or both. D O NOT, under any circum-
plane C. Straight and smooth, fore and aft. stances. use multi-grade or other highly
detergent automobile oils or oils w h i c h
contain metallic additives.
A
CAUTION
Follow break-in procedure carefully.
L RECOMMENDATIONS Mix recommended gasoline w ~ t h Quick- A MIX gasohne and 011at normal 5 0
silver 2-Cycle Outboard Oil i n ratioshown ratlo mlxture
Any leaded or unleaded (lead-free) gaso-
line, that will satisfactorily operate an auto-
mobile engine is suitable for use in these
A WARNING
FIRE A N D EXPLOSION HAZARD: Fuel
i n the following chart. I n an emergency, ~f
this is not available, substitute a high B. Operate n e w motor at varied throttl
sett~ngsfor the fwst hour (one hour).
model outboard motors. quality 2-cycle oil that is Intended for
leakage f r o m any part of the fuel system
outboard use and meets BIA ratingTC-W,
can be a fire and explosion hazard w h i c h IMPORTANT: Avoid b o t h wide-ope1
However, gasolines containing alcohol. shown on oil container. Use the oil manu-
can cause serious bodily injury or death. throttle operation and prolonged idlin!
e~thermethyl alcohol (methanol) or ethyl facturer's recommended gasol~ne-oilmix-
Careful periodic inspection o f the entire during first hour.
(ethanol) may cause increased: ture as shown on the label (NOT TO
fuel system is mandatory, particularly
s Corrosion of metal parts. EXCEED 50:1 RATIO). C After f ~ r shour
t (one hour)of operatlor
after storage. A l l fuel components in-
c Deteriorat~onof elastomer and plastic motor IS ready for normal operation an
cluding f u e l tanks, whether plastic,
parts. M I X I N G INSTRUCTIONS may he r u n at any speed
metal or fiberglass, fuel lines, primer
s Fuel permeation through flexible fuel bulbs, fittings, f u e l f i l t e r s a n d car-
lines
Wear and damage of internal engine
parts.
buretors should be inspected for leak-
age, softening, hardening, swelling or
corrosion. Any sign of leakage or de-
A WARNING
Observe fire prevention rules, particu-
A
CAUTION
D O N O T EXCEED the f u l l throttle RPN
Stiirting and operating diff~cult~es. larly N O SMOKING. M i x fuel outdoors range. See SPECIFICATIONS for RPN
terioration necessitates replacement be-
or i n w e l l ventilated location. range.
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Some of these adverse effects are due to fore further engine operation.
the tendency of gasolinescontaining alco-
hol to absorb rnoisturefrom the air, result- Because of the possible adverse effects N O R M A L 50:l FUEL MIXTURE
ing i n a phase of water and alcohol o f alcohol i n gasoline, it is recommended
separating from the gasoline i n the fuel that only alcohol-free gasoline be used Type of Oil U . I Measure l m p e r ~ -aMeasur.
-l - M e t r ~ Measure
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tank. where possible. I f only alcohol-con- -
taining fuel isavailable, or if the presence Quicks~lver 16USozto 15lmpozto 400cc to each
The adverse affects of alcohol are more
of alcohol is unknown, then increased 2-Cycle each 6 gallons each 5 Imp gallons 2 0 l ~ t e r sof
severe with methyl alcohol (methanol)
and arc worsu w ~ t hIncreasing alcohol inspection frequency for leaks and ab- Outboard 011 of g a s o l ~ ~ t e of g a s o l ~ r ~ e aasol~ne
content. normalities is required. -- -
Use at Manufacturer's Recummenddtlons
DO NOT EXCtED 50 1
A CAUTION
This motor is water cooled. DO NOT
Rope Handle slowly until engaged, then
vigorously. Allow rope to rewind slowly.
Repeat until engine starts.
operate motor out-of-water. Serious
7 8 O n electric start models, press
damage t o motor could result from STARTER BUTTON - as soon as engine
overheating. starts, release button.
DO NOT attempt t o shift motor into
REVERSEgearWHEN ENGINE IS NOT
RUNNING. Damage t o the shift mech-
anism could result.
A
CAUTION
DO NOToperate starter motor for longer
than 30 seconds or starter motor may
O P E R A T O R a n d P A S S E N G E R S be damaged. Allow at least 2 minutes
SHOULD BE SEATED WHENEVER AT- between starting attempts.
TEMPTING to START the MOTOR.
Before a t t e m p t i n g t o start m o t o r , AFTER STARTING
MAKE CERTAIN that motor is shifted
As soon as englne starts, push PrimerIFast
into NEUTRAL and that area around
Idle Knob completely in. Asengine warnis-
boat is clear (to get underway).
up, turn knob slowly counterclockwise to
1 Check fuel tank for s u f f ~ c ~ efuel
n t dnd stop (idle position).
that tank IS secure ~nboat
8 WATER PUMP OPERATION (No
2 Open alr vent on fuel tank cap Thermostat)
3 Squeeze fuel prlnrer bulb untrl~t rs Normal water pump operation IS indicated
firm by a steady, "Tell-Tale" stream of water
issuirrg fron-Ia small hole at rear of bottom
4 Check that emergency stup svv~tc:lrIS cowl while the engine is running and
~nRUN posltlon. remairr steady during the entire operation
STARTING of the engine.
OPERATION-MANUAL START
MODELS WITH REMOTE CONTROL
CAUTION
OPERATOR and PASSENGERS SHOULD DO NOT attempt to shift motor into
BE SEATED WHENEVER ATTEMPTING REVERSE gear WHEN ENGINE IS NOT
to START the MOTOR. RUNNING. Damage to the shift mecha-
nism could result.
A CAUTION
This motor is water cooled. DO NOT oper-
CAUTION
Before attempting to start motor, MAKE
ate motor out-of-water. Serious damage to CERTAIN that motor is shifted into NEU-
motor could result from overheating. TRAL and that area around boat is clear (to
get underway).
OPEWATION-ELECTRIC START
MODELS WlTH REMOTE CONTROL
RUN
A
CAUTION
OPERATOR and PASSENGERS
into NEUTRAL and that area around
boat is clear (to get underway).
A CAUTION
DO NOT operate starter motor for longer
IMPORTANT: O n models which are
equipped with a thermostat (OPTIONAL
ACCESSORY) i n the cooling system, a
than 30 seconds or starter motor may be "Tell-Tale" stream may not be visible until
damaged. Allow at least2 minutes between the engine reaches normal operating
starting attempts. temperature and the thermostat opens (5
IMPORTANT: Starter circuit is protected to 45 seconds, depending upon engine
by SFE 20 AMP fuse a port side of engine. If RPM and water temperature). The "Tell-
starter fails to operate, check for blown Tale" may become intermittent while run-
fuse. BEFORE replacing fuse locate and ning as the thermostat opens and closes.
correct cause fo overload.
Operation wlth a defrctiv'e water pump or
obstruction in the cooling system will
STARTING COLD MOTOR cause overheating and severe damage
Refer motor to Authorized Service facilr-
4 Lift up on Fast ldle Lever
ties
IMPORTANT: With Fast ldle Lever i n u p
position, control handle CANNOT be THROTTLE/SHIFTING GEARS
moved into FORWARD o r REVERSE 7 Squeezing Neutral Lock Bar and pus/-i-
GEAR. Ing control handle forward engages the
5 Turn key clockwise past RUN position to FORWARD GEAR. Pushing handle further
START and actuate choke by presslng in forward increases motor speed
on key.
Assoon as motor starts, allow key to return CAUTION
to RUN position and release choke. If Exercise extreme care when operating i n
motor falters, push in on key to actuate REVERSE GEAR. DO NOT operate motor
choke again. at high speeds i n REVERSE.
6 After warm-up, return Fast Idle Lever t o
full down oosition. Squeezing Neutral Lock Bar and pulri~ig
back on control handleengagts REVERSE
GEAR
STARTING WARM MOTOR
STOPPING
Turn key clockwise past RUN position to
START 8 Shift to NEUTRAL aria turn key c,iiunter-
clockwise to OFF pos~tion
As soon as motor starts allow key to r t turn
to RUN positton If motor falters push In or) IMPORTANT: I n an emergency the motor
key to act~latechoke can be stopped at any speed, in or out of
NOTE If motor falls to start, follow STAHT- gear. For normal operation, idle motor and
ING COLD MOTOR Procedure shift to NEUTRAL before turning key OFF.
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AWARNING AWARNING
Care must be taken when using emergency
When using emergency starter rope to start
starting procedure. DO NOT attempt to
outboard, the start-in-gear protection pro-
replace rewind starter or cowling after
vided by the rewind starter or remote con-
engine has started. Stay clear of flywheel.
trol is inoperative. Make sure to shift out-
DO NOT WEAR loose clothing when oper-
board or position remote control handle
ating under these conditions.
into neutral before starting outboard to
REMOVAL P o s ~ t ~ ocowl
t i over motor.
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Every 60 days
Every 60 days
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Every 30 days
Every 30 days
Handle Pivot
1 3 1 clamp screws
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A I Every 60 days I
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Every 30 days I
Swivel Bracket/
4 Swivel Pin
A Every 60 days Every 30 days
I A I Every 60 days
I Every 30 days
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After 1st 10 After 1st 10
6 Gear Housing B days, then days, then
every 30 days every 30 days
Type of Lubricants
A = Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant B -Quicksilver Gear Lube
A CAUTION
Have gear housing checked by your
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use automotive
lubricant in gear housing. Use only Quick-
silver Gear Lube.
local service dealer if any of the fol-
lowing are found: 8 Remove fill plug and washer.
Water drains froin filler hole. 9 Insert lubricant tube into filler hole
lnspect motor often, and at regular in- Remove and inspect propeller. If badly
tervals, to help maintain its top operating nicked, bent or cracked, refer t o Author-
performance, and correct potential prob- ized Service Facilities. (Refer to PRO-
lems before they occur. The entire motor PELLER - INSTALLATION.)
should be checked carefully, including all
accessible engine parts. Repair nicks and corrosion damage on
finish. Use Quicksilver spray paints - see
Check for loose, damaged or missing your Dealer.
parts. Tighten or replace as required.
Inspect trim tab. Replace if 50%of tab has
Lubricate and check gear housmg oil level been eroded away.
per LUBRICATION GUIDE.
IMPORTANT: D O N O T apply paint or
Service spark plugs. Check plug leadsand protective coatings t o t r i m tab.
electrical leads for damage.
Check that remote control harness is
lnspect fuel lines for damage. Service fuel connected and control is correctly
filters. adjusted.
A CAUTION
W h e n flushing, b e c e r t a i n t h e area
ACAUTION
D O NOTover rev. R U N a t slower speeds
around propeller is clear, and n o one is only.
standing nearby. To avoid possible i n -
jury, remove the propeller.
With motor running at Idle speed, con-
To prevent silt and/or salt b u ~ l d u pi n tinue flushing until water becomes clear
cooling system, flush with fresh water (3 to 5 minutes for salt water units).
periodically.
1 Install Quicksilver Flushing Attach- 5 Stop motor, turn-off water and ranlove
ment (or equivalent) over water intake flushing attachment
openings.
FUEL RESERVE
(6.6 Gallon Polyethylene Tank Only)
The 6.6 gallon polyethylene tank incorpo- 2 To utilize fuel reserve, tip tank toward
rates a fuel reserve of approximately 1 fuel plckup and allow reserve fuel to flow
gallon. into fuel pickup chamber.
The carburetor has been calibrated and B Back-out screw 2 turns countet-
re-set at factory to provide best per- clockwise.
formance under normal conditions. How-
Start engine -Allow to run at IDLE for sev-
ever, extreme changes in weather and/or
era1 minutes.
elevation mav necessitate further car-
buretor adjusiments. 2 With engine at IDLE, shift to FORWARD
GEAR.
IMPORTANT: T o maintain peak engine
pertormance when operating at HIGHER 3 Turn screw counterclockwise until
ELEVATIONS,itwill benecessary toinstall starts to or fireunevenly
a LEANER fixed high speed jet. (See your (TOO RICH).
authorized sewice facility).
4 Slowly turn screw clockwise until
engine fires evenly and RPM increases.
LOW SPEED MIXTURE Continue turning clockwise until RPM de-
creases and engine misfires (TOO LEAN).
1 Pre-set low speed mixture screw as set lowspeed mixture screw at point mid-
follows: way between TOO RICH and TOO LEAN.
When in doubt, set slightly RlCH rather
A Lightly tighten screw -. turn clockwise. than TOO LEAN.
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