Operation EMU26901 Installation specific boat and motor combination. ECM00110 CAUTION: EWM00830 WARNING Incorrect engine height or obstructions to smooth water flow (such as the design or condition of the boat, or accessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers) can create airborne water spray while the boat is cruising. Severe engine damage may result if the motor is operated continuously in the presence of airborne water spray. Improper mounting of the outboard mo- tor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling, loss of control, or fire hazards. Observe the following:
G For permanently mounted models, your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor. If you are mounting the motor yourself, you should be trained by an experi- enced person. NOTE: During water testing check the buoyancy of the boat, at rest, with its maximum load. Check that the static water level on the ex- haust housing is low enough to prevent wa- ter entry into the powerhead, when water rises due to waves when the outboard is not running. G For portable models, your dealer or oth- er person experienced in proper out- board motor mounting should show you how to mount your motor.
Mount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat, and ensure that the boat itself is well balanced. Otherwise the boat will be hard to steer. For boats without a keel or which are asymmetrical, consult your dealer. EMU26910 Mounting the outboard motor EWM00820 WARNING G Overpowering a boat could cause se- vere instability. Do not install an out- board motor with more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capac- ity plate of the boat. If the boat does not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer. G The information presented in this sec- tion is intended as reference only.
It is not possible to provide complete in- structions for every possible boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the 1 ZMU01873 1. Center line (keel line) EMU26930 Mounting height (boat bottom) To run your boat at optimum efficiency, the water resistance (drag) of the boat and out- board motor must be made as little as possi- ble. The mounting height of the outboard 24