Power Tec 40Hp User manual

Manual
del
Usuario
40Hp
Owner’s
Manual
ENG

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
ouboard motor if it is sold.
.

Thank you for choosing a PowertecOut-
Boards outboard motor. This Owner’s
Manual contains information needed
for proper operation, maintenance and
care. A thorough understanding of
these simple instructions will help you
obtain maximum enjoyment from your
new PowertecOutBoards. If you have
any question about the operation or
maintenance of your outboard motor,
please consult a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
In this Owner’s Manual particularly
important information is distinguished in
the following
ways.
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the out-
A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid dam-
age to the outboard motor.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to
make procedures easier or clearer.
Powertec OutBoards continually seeks
advancements in product design and
quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current prod-
uct information available at the time of
printing, there may be minor discrepan-
cies between your machine and this
manal. If there is any question concern-
ing this manual, please consult your
PowertecOutBoards dealer. To ensure
long product life, PowertecOutBoards
recomends that you use the product
and perform
the specied periodic inspections and
maintenance by correctly following the
instructions in the owner’s manual. Note
that if you do not follow these instruc-
tions, not only may the product break
down, but the warranty will also be
voided. Some countries have laws or
regulations restricting users from taking
the product out of the country where it
was purchased, and it may be impos-
sible to register the product in
the destination country. Additionally, the
warranty may not apply in certain
regions.
When planning to take the product to
another
country, consult the dealer where the
prod-
uct was purchased for further informa-
tion.
If the product was purchased used,
please
consult your closest dealer for customer
re-
registration, and to be eligible for the
speci-
ed services.
NOTE:
The 40HP and the standard accesso-
ries are used as a base for the explana-
tions and illustrations in this manual.
Therefore some items may not apply to
every model.
General Information
CAUTION
WARNING

General Information
40HP OWNER’S MANUAL
©2009 PowerTec Outboards
1st Edition, Marzo 2011
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
PowerTec Outboards
is expressly prohibited.

Generalinformation..........................1
Identification numbers record........... 1
Outboard motor serial number .......... 1
Keynumber.....................................1
C-Tick label ............................... 1
Safetyinformation............................2
Important labels.............................. 3
Warninglabels................................3
Fuelinginstructions..........................4
Gasoline ...................................... 4
Engine oil ...................................... 4
Batteryrequirement..........................4
Battery specifications ..................... 4
Without a rectifier or Rectifier
Regulator .................................... 4
Propeller selection.......................... 5
Start-in-gear protection .................... 5
Basiccomponents............................6
Maincomponents.............................6
Fuel tank ..................................... 7
Fuel joint ...................................... 7
Fuel gauge .................................... 7
Fuel tank cap ................................. 7
Air vent screw ................................. 7
Remotecontrol................................7
Remotecontrollever.........................7
Neutral interlock trigger ................... 8
Neutral throttle lever........................ 8
Tiller handle .................................. 8
Gear shift lever................................ 9
Throttle grip .................................. 9
Throttleindicator.............................9
Throttle friction adjuster................... 10
Engine stop lanyard switch ............. 10
Engine stop button .......................... 11
Choke knob for pull type ................. 11
Manual starter handle ..................... 11
Mainswitch..................................12
Steering friction adjuster ................. 12
Steering friction adjuster ................. 12
Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control or tiller handle ................... 12
Trim tab with anode ........................ 12
1. º
Index
Trimrod(tiltpin)..............................13
Tiltlockmechanism.........................13
Tilt support lever for power trim
and tilt or hydro tilt model............. 13
Top cowling lock lever(s) turn type)......14
Tachometer ................................. 14
Speedometer................................ 14
Hour meter ................................ 14
Warning system ............................. 14
Overheatwarning............................15
Operation .................................... 16
Installation................................. 16
Mounting the outboard motor .......... 16
Clamping the outboard motor.......... 17
Breaking in engine ......................... 18
Gasoline and engine oil mixing
chart (25:1).................................. 18
Procedure for pre-mixed models .....18
Preoperation checks ...................... 19
Fuel .......................................... 19
Oil ............................................ 19
Controls .................................19
Engine .................................... 20
Filling fuel and engine oil ............... 20
Filling fuel for portable tank ............. 20
Gasoline and oil mixing ................... 20
Operating engine ........................... 21
Feeding fuel (portable tank) ............ 21
Startingengine..............................22
Warming up engine........................ 28
Choke start models ......................... 28
Electric start and prime start
models ....................................... 28
Shifting ...................................... 29
Forward (tiller handle and rmote con-
trol models) ................................ 30
Reverse (automatic reverse lock and
power trim and tilt modls)................ 30
Reverse (manual tilt and hydro tilt
models).......................................30
Stoppingengine .............................31
Procedure ...............
........................ 31

Trimming outboard motor............... 32
Adjusting trim angle ........................ 32
Adjusting trim angle for hydro tilt
models........................................32
Adjustingboattrim..........................33
Tilting up and down ........................ 34
Procedure for tilting up
(hydro tilt models) ......................... 35
Procedure for tilting up .................... 36
Procedure for tilting down ............... 36
Procedure for tilting down
(manual and hydro tilt models) ..... 37
Cruising in shallow water ............... 37
Hydrotiltmodels.............................38
Power trim and tilt models /
power tilt models........................... 38
Cruising in other conditions............ 39
Maintenance............................... 40
Specifications .............................. 40
Transporting and stor-
ing outboard motor ........ 42
Clamp screw mounting models ....... 42
Storing outboard motor ................... 42
Procedure ................................... 43
Lubrication
(except oil injection models) ...44
Battery care................................. 44
Cleaning the outboard motor .......... 45
Checking painted surface of
motor......................................... 45
Periodic maintenance..................... 45
Replacementparts..........................45
Maintenancechart..........................46
Greasing..................................... 48
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ........49
Checking fuel system ...................... 50
Inspectingfuelfilter.........................50
Cleaningfuelfilter...........................51
Inspecting idling speed.................... 51
Checking wiring and connectors .... 52
Exhaustleakage............................. 52
Waterleakage...............................52
Checking power trim and tilt
power tilt system ......... 53
Checkingpropeller..........................53
Removing the propeller ................... 53
Installing the Propeller..................... 54
Changinggearoil............................54
Cleaningfueltank...........................55
Inspecting and replacinganode(s)....... 56
Checking battery
(for electric start models) ................. 56
Connecting the battery ................... 57
Disconnecting the battery................ 58
Checking top cowling ...................... 58
Coating the boat bottom .................. 58
Trouble Recovery............................ 59
Troubleshooting.............................59
Temporary action in emergency .... 62
Impact damage ............................ 62
Replacing fuse .............................. 63
Power trim and tilt / power tilt will
not operate.................................. 63
Starter will not operate .................... 63
Emergency starting engine ............. 64
Treatment of submerged motor ..... 65
Procedure................................... 65
Index

1
Registro de números de iden-
tificação
The outboard motor serial number is
stamped on the label attached to the
port side of the clamp bracket or the
upper part of the swivel bracket.
Record your outboard motor serial
number in the spaces provided to as-
sist you in ordering spare parts from
your Powertec OutBoards dealer or
for
reference in case your outboard mo-
tor is stolen.
1. Outboard motor serial number location
Key number
If a main key switch is equipped with the
motor, the key identication number is
stamped on your key as shown in the il-
lustration Record this number in the space
provided for
Safety information
Before mounting or operating the
outboard motor, read this entire manual.
Reading itshould give you an under-
standing of the motor and its operation.
Before operating the boat, read any
owner’s or operator’s manuals sup-
plied with it and all labels. Be sure you
understand each item before operating.
Do not overpower the boat with this out
board motor. Overpowering the boat
culd result in loss of control. The rated
power of the outboard should be equal
to or less than the rated horsepower
capacity of the boat. If the rated horse-
power capacity of the boat is unknown,
consult the dealer or boat manufacturer.
General Information
Do not modify the outboard. Modifica-
tions could make the motor unfit or
unsafe to use.
Incorrect propeller selection and incor-
rect use may not only cause engine
damage, but also adversely affect fuel
consumption. Consult your dealer for
correct use.
Never operate after drinking alcohol or
taking drugs. About 50% of all boating
fatalities involve intoxication.
Have an approved personal flotation de-
vice (PFD) on board for every occupant.
It
General Information

2
is a good idea to 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 condi-
tions.
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive. Handle
and store gasoline carefully. Make sure
there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be-
fore starting the engine.
This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which may cause brain dam-
age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in-
clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat-
ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.
Check throttle, shift, and steering for prop-
er 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.
Tell someone where you are going: leave
a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
Use common sense and good judgment
when boating. Know your abilities, and be
sure you understand how your boat han-
dles under the different boating conditions
you may encounter. Operate within your
limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
ing the engine operation.
Stay away from swimming areas.
When a swimmer is in the water near you-
shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Do not illegally discard empty containers
used to replace or replenish oil. For the
correct processing of empty containers,
consult the dealer where you purchased
the oil.
When replacing oils used to lubricate the
product (engine or gear oil), be sure to
wipe away any spilt oil. Never pour oil
with- out using a funnel or similar device.
If necessary, verify the necessary replace-
ment procedure with the dealer.
Never illegally discard (dump) the product.
PowertecOutBoards recommends consult-
ing the dealer on discarding the product
General Information

3
CAUTION
CAUTION
General Information
<Gasoline
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline
If knocking or pinging occurs, use
a differentbrand of gasoline or
premium unleaded fuel. If unleaded
gasoline is not available, then
premium gasoline can be used.
Engine oil
Recommended engine oil:
Powertec 2-stroke
outboard motor oil
If the recommended engine oil is
not available, another 2-stroke
engine oil with an NMMA-certied
TC-W3 rating may be used. Battery
requirement
Do not use a battery that does not
meet the specied capacity. If a
battery which does not meet speci-
cations is used, the electric system
could perform poorly or be over-
loaded, causing electric system
damage.
For electric start models, choose a
battery which meets the following
specications.
Battery specications
Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/
EN): 40ª430.0 A
Minimum rated capacity (20HR/IEC):
40HP
Without a rectier or Rectier
Regulator
A battery cannot be connected to
models that do not have a rectier or
Rectier Regulator.
If you wish to use a battery with the
models without a rectier or Rectier
Regulator, install an optional Recti-
er Regulator. Using a maintenance-
free battery with the above models
can shorten the life of the bat-
tery signicantly. Install an optional
Rectier Regulator or use acces-
sories rated to withstand 18 volts or
higher with the above models. Con-
sult your PowertecOutBoards dealer
for details on installing an optional
Rectier Regulator.
Propeller selection
The performance of your outboard
motor will be critically affected by
your choice of propeller, as an in-
correct choice could adversely af-
fect performance and could also
seriously damage the motor. Engine
speed depends on the propeller size
and boat load. If engine speed is too
high or too low for good engine per-
formance, this will have an adverse
effect on the engine. PowertecOut-
Boards outboard motors are tted
with propellers chosen to perform

4
General Information
Never illegally discard (dump) the
product. PowertecOutBoards recommends
consulting the dealer on discarding the
product.
Important labels
Label
Warning labels
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 flywheel and other rotating parts
while engine is running.
Label
This engine is equipped with a neutral
starting device.
The engine will not start unless the shift
control is in neutral position.
Fueling instructions
WARNING
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-
LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
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. Refuel
portable fuel tanks off the boat.
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 re-
fueling.
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.
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 electro-
static sparks.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING