Kuda MOTOR6 User manual

MOTOR6 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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MOTOR6
6 HP OUTBOARD MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS:
4-Stroke Outboard Motor
6 HP @ 5000 RPM
Adjustable Steering Friction
Full Throttle RPM Range: 4500-5500
Displacement: 139 cc
Engine type: 1 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 2.44" x 1.81"
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Fuel/Induction System: 1 OHV
Intake: Carburetor
Exhaust: Above Propeller
Cooling: Water / Thermostatic Control
Ignition System: CDI
Starting System: Manual
Lubrication: Wet Pump
Gear Ratio: (27:13) 2.08:1
Gear Shift: Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Short Shaft Length 17.1"
Tilt Up Angle: 69°
Degree of Trim: 5 Positions
Steering Angle: 90°
Oil Capacity: 20 ounces
Internal fuel tank capacity (built in type):
0.29 US gal (37 ounces)
External Fuel tank capacity:
3.0 US gal
EPA Approved

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety information .............................................1
Gasoline............................................................4
Gasoline exposure and spills ............................4
Carbon monoxide..............................................4
Boating safety ...................................................5
Personal flotation devices .................................5
Passengers .......................................................5
Overloading.......................................................5
Weather ............................................................6
Passenger training ............................................6
Boating safety publications ...............................6
Rules when encountering vessels ....................8
General information ..........................................11
Read manuals and labels .................................11
Requirements.................................................... 12
Boat horsepower rating.....................................13
Mounting the outboard motor............................13
Propeller selection ............................................13
Engine oil requirements ....................................14
Fuel requirements .............................................14
Ring Free Fuel Additive ....................................15
Emergency equipment ......................................15
Components......................................................16
Fuel cock...........................................................17
Tiller handle ......................................................18
Gear shift lever..................................................18
Throttle grip.......................................................18
Engine stop button ............................................20
Installation .........................................................23
Mounting the outboard motor............................23
Clamping the outboard motor ...........................25
Operation ..........................................................26
Fill engine oil .....................................................26
Fuel level...........................................................26
Removing top cowling....................................... 27
Controls.............................................................27
Engine oil. .........................................................28
Installing top cowling .........................................29
Operating engine ..............................................30
Starting engine..................................................35
Warming up.......................................................35
Stopping boat....................................................37
Stopping engine ................................................37
Cruising.............................................................42
Maintenance .....................................................44
Cleaning the outboard motor ............................52
Periodic maintenance .......................................53
Replacement parts............................................53
Maintenance interval guidelines........................53
Maintenance chart ............................................54
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug.................... 57
Checking fuel filter ............................................57
Changing engine oil. .........................................59
Propeller............................................................60
Installing propeller .............................................60
Troubleshooting ................................................64

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Safety Information
Observe these precautions at all times.
Propeller
People can be injured or killed if they come in
contact with the propeller. The propeller can keep
moving even when the motor is in
neutral, and sharp edges of the propeller can cut
even when stationary.
Stop the engine when a person is in the
water near you.
Keep people out of reach of the propeller, even
when the engine is off.
Rotating parts
Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, straps, etc.
can become entangled with internal rotating parts of
the engine, resulting in serious injury or death.
Keep the top cowling in place whenever
possible. Do not remove or replace the cowling
with the engine running.
Only operate the engine with the cowling
removed according to the specific instructions in the
manual. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing,
straps, etc. away from any exposed moving parts.
Hot parts
During and after operation, engine parts are hot
enough to cause burns. Avoid touching any parts
under the top cowling until the
engine has cooled.
Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while starting or
operating the engine. They can cause shock or
electrocution.
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the
engine stops if the operator falls overboard or
leaves the helm. This prevents the boat from
running away under power and leaving people
stranded, or running over people or objects.
Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a
secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg
while operating. Do not remove it to leave the
helm while the boat is moving. Do not attach the
cord to clothing that could tear loose, or route the
cord where it could become entangled,
preventing it from functioning.
Do not route the cord where it is likely to be
accidentally pulled out. If the cord is pulled
during operation, the engine will shut off and you
will lose most steering control. The boat could
slow rapidly, throwing people and objects
forward.
Gasoline
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable
and explosive.
Gasoline exposure and spills
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline
spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.
Dispose of rags properly.
If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immediately
wash with soap and water. Change clothing if
gasoline spills on it.
If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get
immediate medical attention. Never siphon fuel
by mouth.
Carbon monoxide
This product emits exhaust gases which contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas
which may cause brain damage or death when
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness,
and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas
well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.

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Safety Information
Modifications
Do not attempt to modify this outboard motor.
Modifications to your outboard motor may re duce
safety and reliability, and render the out board
unsafe or illegal to use.
Boating safety
This section includes a few of the many
important safety precautions that you should
follow when boating.
Alcohol and drugs
Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking
drugs. Intoxication is one of the most common
factors contributing to boating fatalities.
Personal flotation devices
Have an approved personal flotation device
(PFD) on board for every occupant. You must
wear a PFD whenever boating. At a minimum,
children and non-swimmers should always
wear PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs
when there are potentially hazardous boating
conditions.
People in the water
Always watch carefully for people in the water,
such as swimmers, skiers, or divers, whenever
the engine is running. When someone is in the
water near the boat, shift into neutral and stop
the engine.
Stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers
can be hard to see.
The propeller can keep moving even when the
motor is in neutral. Stop the engine when a
person is in the water near you.
Passengers
Consult your boat manufacturer's instructions for
details about appropriate passenger locations in
your boat and be sure all passengers are
positioned properly before accelerating
and when operating above an idle speed.
Standing or sitting in non-designated locations
may result in being thrown either overboard or
within the boat due to waves, wakes, or sudden
changes in speed or direction. Even when people
are positioned properly, alert your passengers if
you must make any unusual maneuver. Always
avoid jumping waves or wakes.
Overloading
Do not overload the boat. Consult the boat
capacity plate or boat manufacturer for maxi-
mum weight and number of passengers. Be
sure that weight is properly distributed
according to the boat manufacturers
instructions. Overloading or incorrect weight
distribution can compromise the boats handling
and lead to an accident, capsizing or swamping.
Avoid collisions
Scan constantly for people, objects, and other
boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a
safe distance away from people, objects, and
other boats.
• Do not follow directly behind other boats or
water skiers.

Safety Information
Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it
hard for others to avoid you or understand where you
are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow
water.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive
maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection
and collision.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember,
boats do not have brakes, and stopping the engine
or reducing throttle can reduce the ability to steer. If
you are not sure that you can stop in time before
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in another
direction.
Weather
Stay informed about the weather. Check weather
forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous
weather.
Accident reporting
Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating
Accident Report with their state boating law
enforcement agency if the boat is involved in any of the
following accidents:
1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life.
2. There is personal injury that requires
medical attention beyond first aid.
3. There is property damage to boats or other
property over a certain amount.
4. There is complete loss of a boat. Contact local
law enforcement personnel if a report is necessary.
Boat education and training
Operators should take boating safety course. This
may be required in your state. Many of the
organizations listed in the next section can provide
information about courses in your area.
You may also want to consider an Internet-
based program for basic boater education. The
Online Boating Safety Course provided by the
Boat U.S. Foundation, is approved by the
National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the
United States Coast Guard. Most, but not all,
states accept this course to meet their
minimum requirements. While it cannot re-
place an in-depth course such as one offered by
the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron, or
other organization, this online course does
provide a general overview of the basics in
boating safety, requirements, navigation, and
operation. Upon successful completion of the
course, the user can download a certificate of
completion immediately or, for a small charge,
request one by mail. To take this free course, go
to boatus.org.
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 information can be obtained
from many boating organizations.
Laws and regulations
Know the marine laws and regulations where you
will be boating and obey them. Several sets of
rules prevail according to geographic location,
but all are basically the same as the International
Rules of the Road. The rules presented in the
following section are condensed and have
been provided for your convenience.
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Safety information
Contact the U.S. Coast Guard, the National
Association of State Boating Law Administrators,
or your local Power Squadron for a complete set
of rules governing the waters in which you will
be using your boat.
Boating organizations
The following organizations provide boating
safety training and information about boating
safety and laws:
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, D.C.
20593-0001
http://www.uscgboating.org/
United States Power Squadrons
1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777)
http://www.usps.org/
Boat Owners Association of The United
States
1-800-336-BOAT (1-800-336-2628)
http://www.boatus.com/
National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA)
1500 Leestown Road, Suite 330
Lexington, KY 40511
859-225-9497
http://www.nasbla.org/
National Marine Manufacturers Association
(NMMA)
200 East Randolph Drive Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.nmma.org/
Marine Retailers Association of America
155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
60304
http://www.mraa.com/
Basic boating rules (Rules of the road)
Just as there are rules that apply when you are
driving on streets and highways, there are
waterway rules that apply when you are driving
your boat. These rules are used internationally.
(For U.S.A.: and are also enforced by the United
States Coast Guard and local agencies.) You
should be aware of these rules, and follow them
whenever you encounter another vessel on the
water.
Steering and sailing rules and sound signals
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one
another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is
called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel that does
not have the right-of-way is called the “give-way”
or “burdened” vessel. These rules determine
which vessel has the right-of-way, and what each
vessel should do.
Stand-on vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to
continue its course and speed, except to avoid
an immediate collision. When you maintain your
direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to
determine how best to avoid you.
Give-way vessel
The vessel that does NOT have the right-of-way
has the duty to take positive and timely action to
stay out of the way of the Stand-On vessel.
Normally, you should not cross in front of the vessel
with the right-of-way.
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Safety Information
You should slow down or change directions briefly
and pass behind the other vessel. You should
always move in such a way that the operator of the
other vessel can see what you are doing.
“The general prudential rule”
This rule is called Rule 2 in the International
Rules and says,
“In obeying and construing these rules due regard
shall be had to all dangers of navigation and
collision, and to any special circumstances, which
may render a departure from the above rules
necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.”
In other words, follow the standard rules except
when a collision will occur unless both vessels try
to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels
become “ Give-Way ” vessels.
Rules when encountering vessels There are three
main situations that you may encounter with other
vessels which could lead to a collision unless the
Steering Rules are followed:
Meeting: (you are approaching another vessel
head-on)
Crossing: (you are traveling across the other
vessel’s path)
Overtaking: (you are passing or being passed by
another vessel)
In the following illustration, your boat is in the center.
You should give the right-of-way to any vessels
shown in white area (you are the Give-Way vessel).
Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you
(they are the Give-Way vessels). Both you and the
meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each
other.
Meeting
If you are meeting another power vessel head
on, and are close enough to run the risk of
collision, neither of you has the right-of-way Both
of you should alter course to avoid an
accident. You should keep the other vessel
on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t apply if
both of you will clear one another if you continue
on your set course and speed.
Crossing
When two power driven vessels are crossing
each other’s path close enough to run the risk of
collision, the vessel which has the other on the
starboard (right) side must keep out of the way of
the other. If the other vessel is on your right, you
must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way
vessel. If the other vessel is on your port
(left) side, remember that you should maintain
course and direction, provided the other vessel
gives you the right-of-way as it should.
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Safety information
Overtaking
If you are passing another vessel, you are the “Give-
Way” vessel. This means that the other vessel is
expected to maintain its course and speed. You
must stay out of its way until you are clear of it.
Likewise, if another vessel is passing you, you
should maintain your speed and direction so that
the other vessel can steer itself around you.
Narrow channels and bends
When navigating in narrow channels, you should
keep to the right when it is safe and practical to
do so. If the operator of a power- driven vessel is
preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct
the view of other water vessels, the operator
should sound a pro- longed blast on the whistle
(4 - 6 seconds). If another vessel is around the
bend, it too should sound the whistle. Even if no
reply is heard, however, the vessel should still
proceed around the bend with caution. If you navigate
such waters with your boat, you will need to
carry a portable air horn.
Fishing vessel right-of-way
All vessels that are fishing with nets, lines or
trawls are considered to be “fishing vessels”
under the International Rules. Vessels with
trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels.
Fishing vessels have the right-of-way regardless of
position. Fishing vessels cannot, however, impede
the passage of other vessels in narrow channels.
Sailing vessel right-of-way
Sailing vessels should normally be given the right-
of-way. The exceptions to this are:
1. When the sailing vessel is overtaking the
power-driven vessel, the power-driven vessel has
the right-of-way.
2. Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
fishing vessel.
3. In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should
not hamper the safe passage of a power-driven
vessel that can navigate only in such a channel.
Reading buoys and other markers
The waters of the United States are marked for
safe navigation by the lateral system of
buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an
arrangement of shapes, colors, numbers and lights
to show which side of the buoy a boater should
pass on when navigating in a particular direction.
The markings on these buoys are oriented from
the perspective of being entered from seaward (the
boater is going towards the port). This means that
red buoys are passed on the starboard (right) side
when proceeding from open water into port,
and black buoys are to port (left) side. When
navigating out of port, your position with respect to
the buoys should be reversed; red buoys should
be to port and black buoys to starboard.
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Safety Information
Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely
within the boundaries of a particular state. The
Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been
devised for these waters. This system uses buoys
and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show
regulatory or advisory information. These markers
are white with black letters and orange boarders.
They signify speed zones, restricted areas,
danger areas, and general information.
Remember, markings may vary by geographic
location. Always consult local boating authorities
before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters.
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