Outboards Group FPP2.8A, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold ...

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Page 4: ... cock 20 Passenger training 3 Tiller handle 22 Boating safety publications 3 Gear shift lever 22 Laws and regulations 3 Throttle grip 23 General information 4 Throttle indicator 23 Identification numbers record 4 Outboard motor serial number 4 EC Declaration of Conformity DoC 4 CE Marking 4 Read manuals and labels 6 Warning labels 6 Warning labels 9 Specifications and requirements 12 Throttle fric...

Page 5: ...g 71 Checks after starting engine 46 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug 73 Cooling water 46 Checking fuel filter FPP2 8A 74 Warming up engine 47 Checking fuel filter Warming up 47 FPP4A FPP6A 74 Checks after engine warm up 47 Shifting 47 Stop switches 47 Shifting 47 Stopping boat FPP2 8A 49 Stopping boat FPP4A FPP6A 49 Stopping engine 49 Procedure 49 Trimming outboard motor 51 Adjusting trim angle ...

Page 6: ...pos mable and explosive Always refuel accord sible Do not remove or replace the cowling ing to the procedure on page 41 to reduce the with the engine running risk of fire and explosion Only operate the engine with the cowling re moved according to the specific instructions in the manual Keep hands feet hair jewelry clothing PFD straps etc away from any ex posed moving parts Hot parts Gasoline expo...

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Page 8: ... time before hitting an obstacle apply throttle and turn in anoth er direction Weather Stay informed about the weather Check weather forecasts before boating Avoid boat ing in hazardous weather Passenger training Make sure at least one other passenger is trained to operate the boat in the event of an emergency Boating safety publications Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and...

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Page 12: ...nd explo sive Shut off engine before refueling Tighten tank cap and air vent screw when Wear an approved personal flotation de vice PFD Ensure shift control is in neutral before starting engine not in use 2 R NING Keep hands hair and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 7 ...

Page 13: ...General information Symbols Electrical hazard The following symbols mean as follows Notice Warning Read Owner s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation 8 ...

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Page 15: ...ntrol is in neutral before starting engine Wear an approved personal flotation de vice PFD Attach engine shut off cord lanyard to your PFD arm or leg so the engine stops if you accidentally leave the helm 2 which could prevent a runaway boat WARNING Keep hands hair and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during oper...

Page 16: ...s rotation WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explo sive Shut off engine before refueling Tighten tank cap and air vent screw when not in use Symbols The following symbols mean as follows Notice Warning Electrical hazard Read Owner s Manual 11 ...

Page 17: ...erall height L FPP2 8AMH 1148 mm 45 2 in FPP4AMH 1168 mm 46 0 in FPP6AMH 1168 mm 46 0 in Transom height S FPP2 8AMH 432 mm 17 0 in FPP4AMH 440 mm 17 3 in FPP6AMH 440 mm 17 3 in Transom height L FPP2 8AMH 559 mm 22 0 in FPP4AMH 568 mm 22 4 in FPP6AMH 568 mm 22 4 in FPP4AMH 28 0 kg 62 lb FPP6AMH 28 0 kg 62 lb Performance Full throttle operating range FPP2 8AMH 5250 5750 r min FPP4AMH 4000 5000 r min...

Page 18: ...28 in Recommended engine oil Control system 4 stroke outboard motor oil Tiller handle Recommended engine oil grade 1 Starting system SAE 10W 30 10W 40 5W 30 Manual starter API SE SF SG SH SJ SL Starting carburetion system Engine oil quantity Choke valve FPP2 8AMH 0 4 L 0 42 US qt 0 35 Imp qt Valve clearance cold engine IN FPP4AMH 0 6 L 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt 0 08 0 12 mm 0 0032 0 0047 in Valve cle...

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Page 23: ...ew 2 Cowling lock lever s 17 Restraint cable attachment 3 Carrying handle 18 Gear shift lever 4 Steering friction adjuster 19 Choke knob 5 Anti cavitation plate 6 Propeller 7 Cooling water inlet 8 Trim rod 9 Clamp bracket 10 Tiller handle 11 Air vent screw 12 Fuel tank cap 13 Manual starter handle 14 Throttle friction adjuster 15 Engine stop button Engine shut off switch 18 ...

Page 24: ...Clamp bracket in fuel tank and its parts are as follows 9 Steering friction adjuster Fuel tank cap 10 Fuel tank cap This cap seals the fuel tank When removed 11 Air vent screw 12 Manual starter handle 13 Throttle friction adjuster 14 Tiller handle 15 Throttle grip 16 Fuel joint the tank can be filled with fuel To remove the cap turn it counterclockwise Air vent screw This screw is on the fuel tank...

Page 25: ...ew mercial users should conform to relevant 2 Fuel tank cap licensing or approval authority regula 3 Built in fuel tank tions Fuel tank portable fuel tank FPP4A Fuel cock FPP6A FPP2 8A This model can be equipped with an optional The fuel cock turns on and off the supply of portable fuel tank The parts of the fuel tank fuel from the fuel tank to the engine are as follows Fuel tank cap This cap seal...

Page 26: ... the out the fuel cock with the closed position board motor will be used align the fuel cock with the appropriate position indicated on the 2 label that is affixed to the outboard motor 4 2 1 3 1 Fuel cock 1 2 Closed position 1 Fuel cock Open 2 Closed position FPP2 8A 3 Built in fuel tank position With the lever knob in this position fuel flows 4 Portable fuel tank position to the carburetor Norma...

Page 27: ...el tank align the fuel cock with the built in fuel tank position When using a portable fuel tank align the fuel cock with the portable fuel tank position 3 1 Tiller handle Gear shift lever FPP2 8A Pulling the gear shift lever towards you puts 2 1 the engine in forward gear so that the boat moves ahead 1 Fuel cock 2 Built in fuel tank position 3 Portable fuel tank position Tiller handle To change d...

Page 28: ... dicator is aligned with the notch in the tiller handle the throttle is fully open When the 0 Throttle grip The throttle grip is on the tiller handle Turn position of the throttle indicator is aligned with the notch in the tiller handle the throttle is fully the grip counterclockwise to increase speed closed and clockwise to decrease speed FPP2 8A 1 1 Fully open 2 Fully closed 1 Throttle grip 3 Th...

Page 29: ...ise When con the engine This will prevent the boat from stant speed is desired tighten the throttle running away under power WARNING At friction adjuster to maintain the desired throt tach the engine shut off cord to a secure tle setting WARNING Do not overtighten place on your clothing or your arm or leg the throttle friction adjuster If there is too while operating Do not attach the cord to much...

Page 30: ...PP6A FPP4A FPP6A 1 Engine stop button 1 Engine shut off switch Choke knob for pull type 2 Cord To supply the engine with the rich fuel mixture 3 Clip required to start pull out this knob FPP2 8A Engine stop button The engine stop button stops the engine when the button is pushed 1 1 Choke knob 25 ...

Page 31: ...handle Steering friction adjuster WARNING Do not overtighten the steering friction ad 1 Fuel joint cap juster If there is too much resistance it could be difficult to steer which could re Manual starter handle sult in an accident The manual starter handle is used to crank and start the engine The steering friction adjuster provides adjust able resistance to the steering mechanism and can be set ac...

Page 32: ...clockwise Tilt lock mechanism FPP4A FPP6A The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the outboard motor from lifting out of the water when the gear shift lever is in the reverse po Trim rod tilt pin sition The trim rod tilt pin is used to adjust the trim When the gear shift lever is moved to the re angle of the outboard motor in relation to the verse position the tilt lock mechanism oper angle of ...

Page 33: ...rd position the outboard motor can be tilted up Tilt support bar FPP4A FPP6A Use the tilt support bar to keep the outboard motor in the tilted up position or a shallow wa NOTICE ter cruising position Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The outboard mo tor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running position ...

Page 34: ... out board motor For information on carrying and transporting the outboard motor see page 59 1 1 Cowling lock lever FPP4A FPP6A 1 Carrying handle 1 1 Cowling lock lever Carrying handle FPP2 8A A carrying handle is provided on the rear of the outboard motor It enables you to carry the outboard motor easily with one hand 29 ...

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Page 36: ...using two people 2 1 Center line keel line 6 Turn the steering friction adjuster coun terclockwise to set the steering friction according to operator preference WARNING If there is too much resis tance it could be difficult to steer which could result in an accident 1 1 Carrying handle 2 Handgrip 31 1 1 Steering friction adjuster Mounting height To run your boat at optimum efficiency the water res...

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Page 38: ... restraint cable at tachment and the other to a secure mounting point on the boat Otherwise the engine could be completely lost if it accidentally falls off the transom FPP2 8A 1 1 Restraint cable attachment FPP4A FPP6A 1 1 Restraint cable attachment 33 ...

Page 39: ...m angles see page 51 Checks before starting engine WARNING If any item in Checks before starting en gine is not working properly have it in spected and repaired before operating the Breaking in engine outboard motor Otherwise an accident Your new engine requires a period of break in could occur to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenly Correct break in will help en sure proper per...

Page 40: ...for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in the boat Check for fuel leakage from the fuel system Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for 1 cracks swellings or other damages Controls FPP2 8A Move the tiller handle fully to the left and right to make sure operation is smooth 1 Cowling lock lever Turn the throttle grip from the fully closed to FPP4A FPP6A the fully open position Make sure that it turns smooth...

Page 41: ...evel check window 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 Check the shift link and start in gear protec the upper mark tion cable for loose or damaged connec tions 2 3 1 1 Oil level check window 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark Engine shut off cord lanyard Inspect the engine shut off cord and c...

Page 42: ... check window to make sure that the engine is being lubricated with oil while it is running 3 Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com pletely 4 Remove the oil filler cap again and check that the oil level on the dipstick is be tween the upper and lower marks If the oil level is not at the proper level add or extract oil until the oil is between the up per and lower marks Installing top cowli...

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Page 44: ...n a well ventilated area and stop the engine If the boat is trail ered make sure that it is stable Do not smoke and keep away from sparks flames static electric discharge or other sources of ignition If you use a portable container to store and dispense fuel only use a locally approved GASOLINE container To prevent electrostatic sparks discharge any built up static electricity from your body befor...

Page 45: ... local laws or regulations If you use a portable container to store and dispense fuel only use a locally ap proved GASOLINE container 1 Fuel tank cap Filling fuel for portable fuel tank optional 4 Fill the fuel tank but do not overfill it FPP4A FPP6A WARNING Do not overfill Otherwise 1 Disconnect the fuel hose and then install fuel can expand and overflow if the the fuel joint cap WARNING When not...

Page 46: ...o line is highly flammable and its vapors are flammable and explosive Refrain from smoking and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas which could cause brain Sending fuel for built in fuel tank FPP4A FPP6A 1 Loosen the air vent screw by 1 or 2 turns damage or death when inhaled...

Page 47: ...come slightly firm the tank due to fuel expansion 1 1 Primer pump 1 Air vent screw 4 Install the top cowling 3 Remove the fuel joint cap Align the fuel Sending fuel for portable fuel tank optional joint on the fuel line with the fuel joint on FPP4A FPP6A the motor and connect the fuel line se 1 Loosen the air vent screw on the portable curely between the tank and the outboard fuel tank by 2 or 3 t...

Page 48: ... shut off cord 1 could result in a runaway boat if opera tor is ejected Attach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord where it could become entangled preventing it 1 Portable fuel tank position 5 Send fuel to the carburetor by squeezing from functioning Avoid accid...

Page 49: ...on 2 If the engine shut off cord is equipped at tach it to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the clip on the other end of the cord into the engine shut off switch TIP When restarting a warm engine place the choke knob in the run position If the choke knob is left in the start position while the engine is running the en gine will run poorly or stall 5 Pull the manual s...

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Page 53: ...so that the engine slows to idle speed To shift out of neutral reverse 1 Turn the outboard motor around 180 and then move the tiller handle so that it is facing toward the bow 2 After the engine is at idle speed in gear move the gear shift lever firmly and crisp ly into the neutral position TIP The outboard motor can be turned a full 360 FPP4A FPP6A To shift to forward or reverse in its bracket fu...

Page 54: ...ace conditions and wind di slows to idle speed rection 2 Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position Stopping engine 1 Before stopping the engine first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed Stop ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended Procedure FPP2 8A 1 Push and hold the engine stop button un til the engine comes to a complete stop 1 Neu...

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Page 56: ...t cap WARNING When not us ing a portable fuel tank make sure to install the fuel joint cap Otherwise in jury could result from striking the fuel joint accidentally 1 Fuel hose 2 Fuel joint cap 1 2 1 Trim operating angle Trimming outboard motor WARNING Excessive trim for the operating condi tions either trim up or trim down can cause boat instability and can make steer ing the boat more difficult T...

Page 57: ...board motor trim angle changes ap Use caution when trying a trim position proximately 4 degrees when the trim rod posi for the first time Increase speed gradu tion is changed by 1 hole ally and watch for any signs of instability 4 Make test runs with the outboard motor or control problems Improper trim an set at different trim angles to find the po gle can cause loss of control sition that works b...

Page 58: ... Too much trim out puts the bow of the boat too high in the water Excessive trim out can also cause the propeller to ventilate which re duces performance further and the boat may porpoise hop in the water which could throw the operator and passengers over board WARNING Make sure that no one is near the outboard motor when tilting the outboard motor up or down Otherwise body parts could be crushed ...

Page 59: ... outboard motor while the engine is running Se vere damage from overheating can re sult 4 Close the fuel cock Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle because this could break the handle Keep the power unit higher than the pro peller at all times Otherwise water could run into the cylinder and cause damage The outboard motor cannot be tilted when in reverse or when the outboard motor...

Page 60: ...adjuster 4 Tighten the air vent screw 1 1 1 Closed position 2 Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position 1 Air vent screw 1 5 When using a portable fuel tank discon nect the fuel hose and then install the fuel joint cap WARNING When not us ing a portable fuel tank make sure to install the fuel joint cap Otherwise in jury could result from striking the fuel joint accidentally EWM02411 1 Neut...

Page 61: ...ilt support bar up 1 1 2 1 Tilt support bar 1 Tilt support bar 2 Holder 3 Turn the steering friction adjuster coun terclockwise to set the steering friction Procedure for tilting down according to operator preference FPP2 8A WARNING If there is too much resis 1 Slightly tilt the outboard motor up tance it could be difficult to steer 2 Slowly tilt the outboard motor down while which could result in...

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Page 63: ...ruising in salt water After operating in salt water flush the cooling water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa ter Cruising in muddy turbid or acidic water Powertec strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium plated water pump kit see page 17 if you use the outboard motor in acidic water or water wit...

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Page 65: ... hold the top cowling or tiller handle when mounting or dismounting the out board motor Otherwise the outboard mo tor could fall 1 Stop the engine and land the boat 2 Tighten the fuel tank cap and air vent screw securely 1 2 1 Air vent screw 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Align the fuel cock with the closed posi tion 1 1 1 Closed position 60 ...

Page 66: ...g the fuel joint accidentally 1 Fuel hose 2 Fuel joint cap 1 2 7 Loosen the clamp screws 8 Hold the carrying handle and the hand grip on the front side of the bottom cowl ing and lift up the outboard motor using two people to dismount it from the boat 5 To prevent steering movement turn the steering friction adjuster clockwise 1 1 Steering friction adjuster 6 Turn the tiller handle 180 so that it ...

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Page 68: ... or remove electrical vent the cooling system from clogging up with parts when starting or during opera salt sand or dirt In addition fogging lubricat tion Keep hands hair and clothes ing of the engine is mandatory to prevent ex away from the flywheel and other ro cessive engine damage due to rust Perform tating parts while the engine is run the flushing and fogging at the same time ning FPP2 8A 8...

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Page 70: ...tely out of position the outboard motor Clean the body thor 9 Start the engine and run it for a few min oughly utes at engine idle speed WARNING 14 Install the fogging hole cap and top cowl Do not touch or remove electrical ing parts when starting or during opera 15 Install the propeller For further informa tion Keep hands hair and clothes tion see page 79 away from the flywheel and other ro tatin...

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Page 90: ...t touch the ignition coil spark plug wire spark plug cap or other electrical 6 While lifting the starter case up discon components when starting or operating nect the choke wire from the carburetor the motor You could get an electrical shock 1 Remove the top cowling 2 Remove the bolts from the fuel tank 7 Remove the starter case by pulling it to wards you 3 Remove the bolts from the starter case 8...

Page 91: ...ed to the engine Use this procedure only for emergency shut off switch engine starting to return to the nearest 11 Turn the lever on the carburetor to oper port for repairs ate the choke system when the engine is When the emergency starter rope is cold After the engine starts return the le used to start the engine the start in ver to the original position gear protection device does not operate Ma...

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Page 93: ... flywheel magnet and wind the rope several turns 2 1 around the flywheel magnet clockwise 1 1 Start mark 2 Notch 1 Notch 2 Emergency starter rope 2 9 Give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine 7 Attach the engine shut off cord to a se cure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the clip on the other end of the cord to the engine shut off switch TIP If the engine ...

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