Outboards Group 2.5A User manual

2.5A
3.5A
OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.

Important manual information
To the owner
Thank you for choosing a Outboards outboard
motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-
mation needed for proper operation, mainte-
nance and care. A thorough understanding of
these simple instructions will help you obtain
maximum enjoyment from your new Outboards.
If you have any question about the operation
or maintenance of your outboard motor,
please consult a Outboards dealer.
In this Owner’s Manual particularly important
information is distinguished in the following
ways.
your machine and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please con-
sult your Outboards dealer.
To ensure long product life, Outboards recom-
mends that you use the product and perform
the specified periodic inspections and mainte-
nance by correctly following the instructions in
the owner’s manual. Note that if you do not
follow these instructions, not only may the
product break down, but the warranty will also
be voided.
Some countries have laws or regulations re-
stricting users from taking the product out of
the country where it was purchased, and it
The Safety Alert Symbol means AT-
TENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFE-
TY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander, or a per-
son inspecting or repairing the outboard
motor.
may be impossible to register the product in
the destination country. Additionally, the war-
ranty may not apply in certain regions. When
planning to take the product to another coun-
try, consult the dealer where the product was
purchased for further information.
If the product was purchased used, please
consult your closest dealer for customer re-
registration, and to be eligible for the specified
services.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
outboard motor.
NOTE:
The PP2.5AMH y PP3.5AMH
and the standard accessories are
used as a base for the explanations and illus-
trations in this manual. Therefore some items
may not apply to every model.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2006 by Outboards Group CV
Outboards continually seeks advancements in
product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product
information available at the time of printing,
1st Edition, February 2006
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Outboards Group CV
there may be minor discrepancies between
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in China
2.5A, 3.5A

Table of contents
General information .......................... 1
Identification numbers record .......... 1
Outboard motor serial number ........... 1
EC label.......................................... 1
Safety information ........................... 1
Important labels.............................. 3
Warning labels................................... 3
Fueling instructions ......................... 3
Gasoline ............................................. 3
Engine oil........................................... 3
Propeller selection.......................... 4
Oil ..................................................... 13
Controls ............................................ 13
Engine .............................................. 13
Filling fuel and engine oil .............. 13
Filling fuel for built-in tank................ 13
Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)........ 13
Operating engine .......................... 14
Feeding fuel..................................... 14
Starting engine ................................. 15
Warming up engine...................... 16
Choke start models .......................... 16
Shifting .......................................... 17
Basic components ............................ 5
Main components........................... 5
Fuel tank............................................ 5
Fuel tank cap..................................... 6
Air vent screw.................................... 6
Fuel cock ............................................ 6
Tiller handle....................................... 6
Gear shift lever ................................... 7
Throttle grip ........................................ 7
Throttle indicator................................ 7
Throttle friction adjuster..................... 7
Engine stop button ............................. 8
Choke knob for pull type.................... 8
Manual starter handle........................ 8
Steering friction adjuster.................... 8
Trim rod (tilt pin) ................................. 8
Tilt support bar ................................... 9
Top cowling lock lever
Forward (tiller handle and
remote control models) ................. 17
Reverse ............................................ 17
Stopping engine ............................ 18
Procedure........................................ 18
Trimming outboard motor............. 19
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models .......................................... 19
Adjusting boat trim........................... 20
Tilting up and down...................... 21
Procedure for tilting up
(manual tilt models)...................... 21
Procedure for tilting down
(manual tilt models)...................... 22
Cruising in shallow water .............. 22
Cruising in shallow water
(manual tilt models)...................... 22
Cruising in other conditions.......... 23
(pull up type) ................................... 9
Carrying handle .................................. 9
Maintenance .................................... 25
Specifications............................... 25
Operation ......................................... 10
Transporting and storing outboard
Installation ..................................... 10
motor......................................... 25
Mounting the outboard motor ........... 10
Clamp screw mounting models ........ 26
Clamping the outboard motor.......... 11
Storing outboard motor.................... 26
Breaking in engine ........................ 12
Procedure........................................ 27
Gasoline and engine oil mixing
Lubrication
chart (50:1)................................... 12
(except oil injection models)......... 28
Procedure for pre-mixed models ...... 12
Cleaning the outboard motor............ 28
Preoperation checks ..................... 13
Checking painted surface of motor... 28
Fuel .................................................. 13

Table of contents
Periodic maintenance................... 28
Replacement parts ........................... 28
Maintenance chart........................... 29
Greasing.......................................... 30
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ... 30
Checking fuel system ....................... 31
Inspecting idling speed.................... 32
Checking wiring and connectors ...... 32
Exhaust leakage.............................. 32
Water leakage .................................. 32
Checking propeller ........................... 32
Removing the propeller .................... 33
Installing the Propeller..................... 33
Changing gear oil ............................. 34
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ... 35
Checking top cowling ....................... 35
Coating the boat bottom ................... 35
Trouble Recovery ............................ 37
Troubleshooting ............................ 37
Temporary action in emergency.... 40
Impact damage................................ 40
Starter will not operate ..................... 40
Emergency starting engine.............. 41
Treatment of submerged motor..... 42
Procedure........................................ 42

General information
Identification numbers record
Outboard motor serial number
The outboard motor serial number is stamped
on the label attached to the port side of the
clamp bracket.
Record your outboard motor serial number in
the spaces provided to assist you in ordering
spare parts from your Outboards dealer or for
reference in case your outboard motor is sto-
len.
1. EC label location
1. Outboard motor serial number location
Safety information
 Before mounting or operating the outboard
motor, read this entire manual. Reading it
should give you an understanding of the
motor and its operation.
 Before operating the boat, read any own-
er’s or operator’s manuals supplied with it
and all labels. Be sure you understand each
item before operating.
EC label
 Do not overpower the boat with this out-
board motor. Overpowering the boat could
Engines affixed with this label conform to cer-
result in loss of control. The rated power of
tain portions of the European Parliament di-
the outboard should be equal to or less than
rective relating to machinery. Refer to the
the rated horsepower capacity of the boat.
label and the EC Declaration of Conformity for
If the rated horsepower capacity of the boat
more details.
is unknown, consult the dealer or boat man-
ufacturer.
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General information
 Do not modify the outboard. Modifications  Tell someone where you are going: leave a
could make the motor unfit or unsafe to use. Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
 Incorrect propeller selection and incorrect
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
use may not only cause engine damage, turn.
but also adversely affect fuel consumption.
 Use common sense and good judgment
Consult your dealer for correct use.
when boating. Know your abilities, and be
 Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak-
sure you understand how your boat han-
ing drugs. About 50% of all boating fatalities
dles under the different boating conditions
involve intoxication.
you may encounter. Operate within your
 Have an approved personal flotation device
limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
(PFD) on board for every occupant. It is a
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
good idea to wear a PFD whenever boat-
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
ing. At a minimum, children and non-swim-
 Always watch carefully for swimmers during
mers should always wear PFDs, and
the engine operation.
everyone should wear PFDs when there
 Stay away from swimming areas.
are potentially hazardous boating condi-
 When a swimmer is in the water near you
tions. shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
 Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-  Do not illegally discard empty containers
pors are flammable and explosive. Handle used to replace or replenish oil. For the cor-
and store gasoline carefully. Make sure rect processing of empty containers, con-
there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be- sult the dealer where you purchased the oil.
fore starting the engine.
 When replacing oils used to lubricate the
 This product emits exhaust gases which
product (engine or gear oil), be sure to wipe
contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless, away any spilt oil. Never pour oil without us-
odorless gas which may cause brain dam- ing a funnel or similar device. If necessary,
age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in- verify the necessary replacement proce-
clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. dure with the dealer.
Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat-
 Never illegally discard (dump) the product.
ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets. Outboards recommends consulting the deal-
 Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper
er on discarding the product.
operation before starting the engine.
 Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a
secure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg while operating. If you accidentally
leave the helm, the lanyard will pull from the
switch, stopping the engine.
 Know the marine laws and regulations
where you will be boating - and obey them.
 Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
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General information
Important labels
Warning labels
 Do not smoke when refueling, and keep
away from sparks, flames, or other
sources of ignition.
 Stop engine before refueling.
 Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
 Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags.
 Do not overfill the fuel tank.
 Tighten the filler cap securely after refu-
eling.
 If you should swallow some gasoline, in-
hale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gaso-
line in your eyes, get immediate medical
Label
attention.
WARNING
 Be sure shift control is in neutral before
starting engine. (except 2HP)
 Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
 Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from
 If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im-
mediately wash with soap and water.
Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.
 Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open-
ing or funnel to help prevent electrostat-
ic sparks.
flywheel and other rotating parts while
engine is running.
CAUTION:
Use only new clean gasoline which has
Label
been stored in clean containers and is not
contaminated with water or foreign matter.
WARNING
LEAKING FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Gasoline
Before tilting up the engine or laying it on
its side:
 Turn the fuel cock to the “closed” posi-
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum octane rating of 90 (Research
tion.
Octane Number).
 Tighten the air-vent screw on the fuel
tank cap.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.
Fueling instructions
Engine oil
WARNING
Recommended engine oil:
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-
LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
OUTBOARDLUBE 2-stroke outboard
motor oil
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General information
If the recommended engine oil is not avail-
able, another 2-stroke engine oil with an
NMMA-certified TC-W3 rating may be used.
NOTE:
Select a propeller which will allow the engine
to reach the middle or upper half of the oper-
Propeller selection
ating range at full throttle with the maximum
The performance of your outboard motor will
boat load. If operating conditions such as light
be critically affected by your choice of propel-
boat loads then allow the engine r/min to rise
ler, as an incorrect choice could adversely af-
above the maximum recommended range, re-
fect performance and could also seriously
duce the throttle setting to maintain the en-
damage the motor. Engine speed depends on
gine in the proper operating range.
the propeller size and boat load. If engine
speed is too high or too low for good engine
performance, this will have an adverse effect
For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 32.
on the engine.
Outboards outboard motors are fitted with pro-
pellers chosen to perform well over a range of
applications, but there may be uses where a
propeller with a different pitch would be more
appropriate. For a greater operating load, a
smaller-pitch propeller is more suitable as it
enables the correct engine speed to be main-
tained. Conversely, a larger-pitch propeller is
more suitable for a smaller operating load.
Outboards dealers stock a range of propellers,
and can advise you and install a propeller on
your outboard that is best suited to your appli-
cation.
x
-
1 2 3
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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Basic components
Main components
NOTE:
* May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models.
1. Air vent screw 17.Rope attachment
2. Fuel tank cap 18.Fuel cock
3. Manual starter handle 19.Gear shift lever
4. Choke knob 20.Top cowling
5. Engine stop button
6. Top cowling lock lever
Fuel tank
7. Tiller handle
If your model included a fuel tank, its parts
8. Throttle friction adjuster
and functions are as follows.
9. Carrying handle
10.Clamp screw
11.Trim rod
12.Cooling water inlet
13.Propeller
14.Anti-cavitation plate
15.Clamp bracket
16.Tilt support lever
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