EMU00176
MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
WARNING
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Improper mounting of the outboard
motor could result in hazardous condi-
tions such as poor handling, loss of con-
trol,
or
fire
following:
The information presented in this sec-
tion is intended as reference only. It is
not possible to provide complete
instructions for every possible boat/
motor combination. Proper mounting
depends in part on experience and the
specific boat/motor combination.
Your dealer or other person experi-
enced in proper rigging should mount
the motor. If you are mounting the
motor yourself, you should be trained
by an experienced person. [permanent
mounted type]
Your dealer or other person experi-
enced
in
mounting should show you how to
mount your motor. [portable type]
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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.
1 Center line (keel line)
3-3
hazards.
Observe
proper
outboard
GB
the
motor