1. COMMON MODEL INFORMATION ~ ~ ~~~~ 0 Dual motors: ALL NUTS, BOLTS, & OTHER FASTENERS 0 Check security and tighten if necessary. IN THE WATER Adjust tie bar length so the motors toe-out. Toe-out is when the motors’ forward measurement is wider than the motors’ aft measurement. 7 OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION 0 Check that there are no water leaks from the motor mounting bolt holes. 0 Check boat for balanced weight distribution. 0 With the outboard perpendicular to the water, check that exhaust ports are a minimum of 125 mm (5 in) above the water. OUTBOARD MOTOR OPERATION 0 Check the chokeheutral switch for proper operation.
0 Turn the ignition switch to START and make sure the outboard motor starts. 0 Check outboard motor for any abnormal noise. 0 Check to be sure cooling water flows out of the water cooling system indicator. After the engine warms up, make sure motor returns smoothly to idle. 0 Snap throttle and check engine response. 0 Check the emergency engine stop switch for proper operation. LEAKS 0 Make sure there are no leaks from the fuel lines andlor connections. If necessary, repair immediately. 0 Check the outboard motor for water/oil leaks. Repair if necessary. 0 Check exhaust system for exhaust leaks. DURING SEA TRIALS Motors with toe-out (viewed from the stern) will ensure better boat stability.
It is best if the wakes of two motors join 20-25 meters (66-82 ft) astern. Not all boats will follow this specification. Consult your boat manufacturer for toe-in or toe-out recommendation. PROPELLER SELECTION 0 Check the engine rpm with the boat under way. Before engine break-in, avoid continuous full throttle operation (1 00% throttle opening). Do not run the outboard motor at full throttle for more than 2 minutes at a time. 0 Make sure there is no propeller ventilation in a straight line. There is the possibility of some propeller ventilation when turning at full throttle with the motor trimmed out.
AFTER SEA TRIALS CHECK & CLEAN THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 0 Check that there is no water in the gear oil. 0 Check that there are no signs of fuel, oil or water leaks. Repair if necessary. 0 After running in salty or dirty water, flush the cooling system with clean water and flush the exterior of the motor. 0 Thoroughly clean entire outboard motor with cloth. 0 Check the outboard motor for external damage, defects or cracks. OUTBOARD MOTOR OPERATION 0 Check the gearshift operation with the remote control lever or gearshift lever (tiller). 0 Check motor operation at trolling speed. Use the minimum amount of throttle opening necessary to operate boat at a safe trolling speed for 15 minutes.
0 Go astern and check that the outboard motor does not tilt up and water does not overflow the transom. 1147 Date of Issue: June 2003 0 2001-2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.