Introduction
Before reading this manual
This service manual provides information that is needed for inspection, service and repair of applicable outboard motors. For information about operation of the products that are not described in this document, refer to the owners manual. For our customers' safe and comfortable use of the products for long term, it is essential to maintain the performance and quality of the outboard. To ensure this, the maintenance and service have to be done properly by service technicians with fundamental knowledge and skills. This manual is utilized so that our customers can always use their outboard motor with full satisfaction.
Information for securing of safety
Safety Statements
The following safety statements are found throughout this manual and indicate information which, if ignored, could result in fatal safety hazards or property damages:
Indicates the presence of a hazard which, if ignored, will result in severe injury or death.
Indicates the presence of a hazard or an unsafe activity which, if ignored, could result in severe injury or death.
Indicates the presence of a hazard or an unsafe activity which, if ignored, could result in minor personal injury or damage to the products or facilities.
Provides an important one-point advice
Description of Pictogram
The following symbols represent the contents of individual chapters.

The following symbols indicate items needed for the service.

The following symbols indicate a point to which lubrication oil, sealing agent or screw-locking agent is to be applied.

