Parsun F9.8FW User manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
F9.8BM/FW
F8BM/FW
F6BM/FW
SUZHOU PARSUN POWER MACHINE CO., LTD

Thank you for owning a PARSUN outboard motor.
Thank you for your trust in our company and products.
z“PARSUN” outboard motors are powerful, economic and safe, manufactured with
advanced technology.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. A through
understanding of the manual will help you to know this product for proper operation, maintenance
and care. This will ensure that your outboard motor operates well under all conditions.
z“PARSUN” seeks continuous improvement in product quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may
be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question
concerning the manual, please consult your local PARSUN dealer.
zData, illustrations or explanations in this Owner’s Manual do not constitute base for any
legal claim against our company.
SUZHOU PARSUN POWER MACHINE CO., LTD

Engine Identification Numbers
Outboard motor serial number
The outboard motor serial number is marked on the label. The label can be found on the bracket left assembly or
on the upper part of the bracket swivel.
Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your
Parsun dealer, or for reference in case your outboard motor is stolen.
1. Outboard motor serial number location
Serial number as follows:
SN
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Engine serial number
The engine serial number is carved on the aluminum casting of engine.
Serial number as follows:
Manufacturer’s Declaration
This outboard motor complies with the requirements of Directive 2003/44/EC in relation to the exhaust and noise
emissions. The following installation and maintenance instructions, if applied, guarantee that the outboard motor
will remain in compliance with:
1. Exhaust emissions limits throughout the normal life or the engine (350 hours or 10 years, whichever occurs first)
and under normal conditions of use.
2. Noise emissions limits under normal conditions of use.

Table of contents
1. Main components and General information………………………………………………………1
1.1. Main components……………………………………………………………………………………1
1.2. General information…………………………………………………………………………………4
1.2.1. Specification ………………………………………………………………………………………4
1.2.2. Fueling instructions ………………………………………………………………………………5
1.2.3. Propeller selection…………………………………………………………………………………6
2. Operation………………………………………………………………………………………………8
2.1. Installation……………………………………………………………………………………………8
2.1.1 Mounting height……………………………………………………………………………………9
2.1.2 Clamping the outboard motor……………………………………………………………………10
2.2 Breaking in engine …………………………………………………………………………………11
2.3 Pre-operation Checks………………………………………………………………………………12
2.4 Filling fuel……………………………………………………………………………………………13
2.5 Starting engine………………………………………………………………………………………14
2.6 Warming up engine…………………………………………………………………………………18
2.7 Shifting………………………………………………………………………………………………19
2.7.1 Forward……………………………………………………………………………………………19
2.7.2 Reverse……………………………………………………………………………………………22
2.8. Tiller…………………………………………………………………………………………………24
2.9 Stopping engine……………………………………………………………………………………26
2.10 Trimming outboard motor…………………………………………………………………………28
2.11 Tilting up and down………………………………………………………………………………29
2.11.1 Tilting up…………………………………………………………………………………………29
2.11.2 Tilting down ……………………………………………………………………………………31
2.12 Cruising in other conditions ……………………………………………………………………32
2.12.1 Cruising in shallow water ……………………………………………………………………32
2.12.2 Cruising in salt water …………………………………………………………………………32

3. Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………………33
3.1. Greasing……………………………………………………………………………………………33
3.2. Cleaning and adjusting spark plug………………………………………………………………34
3.3. Checking fuel system ……………………………………………………………………………34
3.4. Inspecting idling speed……………………………………………………………………………35
3.5. Changing engine oil………………………………………………………………………………36
3.6. Checking wiring and connectors ………………………………………………………………37
3.7. Checking leakage…………………………………………………………………………………37
3.8. Checking propeller ………………………………………………………………………………38
3.8.1. Removing the propeller…………………………………………………………………………39
3.8.2. Installing the propeller …………………………………………………………………………39
3.9. Changing gear oil…………………………………………………………………………………39
3.10. Cleaning fuel tank…………………………………………………………………………………41
3.11. Checking and replacing anode(s) ………………………………………………………………41
3.12. Checking top cowling ……………………………………………………………………………42
3.13. Maintenance table…………………………………………………………………………………42
4. Transporting and storing outboard motor…………………………………………………………45
4.1. Transporting…………………………………………………………………………………………45
4.2. Storing………………………………………………………………………………………………46
5. Action in emergency………………………………………………………………………………49
5.1. Impact damage……………………………………………………………………………………49
5.2. Starter will not operate……………………………………………………………………………49
5.3. Treatment of submerged motor…………………………………………………………………51
6. Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………………53
7. Circuit diagram……………………………………………………………………………………………56

1. Main components and General information
1.1 Main components
1. Top cowling 8. Clamp bracket 14. Throttle grip
2. Top cowling lock handle 9. Tiller handle 15. Throttle friction adjuster
3. Anti-cavitation plate 10. Engine stop button/ 16. Clamp bolt
4. Propeller Engine stop lanyard switch 17. Drain screw
5. Cooling water inlet 11. Starter handle 18. Gear shift lever
6. Trim rod 12. Fuel joint 19. Fuel tank
7. Steering friction bolt 13. Warning indicator(s)
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A portable fuel tank includes parts as follows:
1. Fueltankcap 3. Airventscrew
2. Fueljoint 4. Fuelgauge
WARNING:
The fuel tank supplier with this engine could only be used as supply of fuel for its running
and must not be as a fuel storage container.
Remote control
The remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle. The electrical switches are
mounted on the remote control box.
a) Remoter control lever
b) Neutral interlock trigger
c) Neutral throttle lever
d) Main switch/choke switch
e) Engine stop lanyard switch
f) Throttle friction adjuster
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Remote control lever
Moving the lever forward from the neutral position engages forward gear. Pulling the lever back from
neutral engages reverse. The engine will continue to run at idle until the lever is moved about 35º (a detent
can be felt). Moving the lever farther opens the throttle, and the engine will begin to accelerate.
1. Neutral “N”
2. Forward “F”
3. Reverse “R”
4. Shift
5. Fully closed
6. Throttle
7. Fully open
Neutral interlock trigger
To shift out of neutral, first pull the
neutral interlock trigger up.
1. Neutral interlock trigger
Neutral throttle lever
To open the throttle without shifting into either forward or reverse, put the remote control lever in the
neutral position and lift the neutral throttle lever.
NOTE:
The neutral throttle lever will operate only when the remote control lever is in neutral. The remote
control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position
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1. Fully open
2. Fully closed
1.2 General information
1.2.1Specification
Main technical data
Items Data Items Data
Type of engine 4-stroke L Transom height（S）381mm
Displacement 209cm3Transom height（L）508mm
Bore X stroke 55mm×44mm Recommended fuel Unleaded regular gasoline
Gear ratio 2.08（27/13）Fuel tank capacity 12L
Overall length 965mm Recommended engine oil SAE10W30 orSAE10W40
Overall width 364mm Engine oil quantity 0.8L
Overall height（S）1039mm Recommended gear oil Hypoid gear oil SAE﹟90
Overall height（L）1166mm Gear oil quantity 320cm3
Weight（S/WS）38Kg/40kg Spark plug DPR7EA-9
Weight（L/WL）39.5Kg/41.5kg Spark plug gap 0.8～0.9mm
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