Sail F 4, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...4 Stroke Outboard Motor F 4...

Page 2: ...rated power of the outboard should be equal to or less than the rated horsepower capacity of the boat if the rated horsepower capacity of the boat is unknown consult the dealer or boat manufacturer D...

Page 3: ...e fuel tank cap Caution labels Lable CAUTION Store the engine only as shown Otherwise engine damage could result from Leaking oil Fueling instructions GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND...

Page 4: ...k NOTE Select a propeller which will allow the engine to reach the middle or upper half of the operating range at full throttle with the maximum boat load If operating conditions such as light boat lo...

Page 5: ...hoose the setting that offers the best performance and fuel economy for the desired operation 1 Throttle indicator 1 Forward F 2 Neutral N 3 Reverse R Throttle grip The throttle grip is on the tillerh...

Page 6: ...moved 1 Lock plate 2 Lanyard Engine stop button To open the ignition circuit and stop the engine push this button Choke knob for pull type To supply the engine with the rich fuel mixture required to s...

Page 7: ...ere instability Do not install an outboard motor with more horsepower than the maximum rating on capacity plate of the boat If the boat does not have a capacity plate consult the boat manufacturer The...

Page 8: ...nt on the boat Otherwise the engine could be com pletely lost if it accidentally falls off the transom 3 Secure the clamp bracket to the transom using the bolts provided with the outboard if packed Fo...

Page 9: ...l Filling fuel When the air vent screw is loosened gasoline vapor will be released Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are flammable and expl osive Refrain from smoking and keep away from open...

Page 10: ...up engine Manual start models 1 After starting the engine return the choke knob to the halfway position For approximately the first 5 minutes after starting warm up the engine by operating at one fif...

Page 11: ...ce and fuel economy while reducing strain on the engine Correct trim angle depends upon the combination of boat engine and propeller Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the...

Page 12: ...up and down If the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows the outboard motor should be tilted up to protect the propeller and casing fr om damage by collision with...

Page 13: ...y turning it counterclockwise and a djust the steering friction according to operator preference If there is too much resistance it could be difficult to steer which could result in an accident Unit m...

Page 14: ...ups which you may carry out yourself The symbol indicates work to be carried out by your SAIL dealer NOTE When operating in salt water turbid or muddy water the engine should be flushed with clean wat...

Page 15: ...ap with a wire thickness gauge adjust the gap to specification if necessary 1 Spark plug gap 2 Spark plug I D mark NGK Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in When fitting the plug alaways clean the...

Page 16: ...l is above the upper level mark drain until the level meets the specified capacity Overfilling the oil could cause leakage or damage 1 Put the outboard motor in an upright position not tilted 2 Prepar...

Page 17: ...rom cavitation or ve ntilation or other damage Check the propeller shaft for damage Check the splines shear pin for wear or damage Check for fish line tangled around the propeller shaft Check the prop...

Page 18: ...e inject the gear oil into the gear oil drain screw hole Recommended gear oil Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Gear oil quantity 120 cm3 4 064 US oz 4 24 Imp oz 6 When the oil begins to flow out of the oil leve...