1 MOTOR INSTALLATION 1
General Guidelines Install the outboard motor on the center of the transom securely and be sure that the boat is will-balanced.
Motor Selection
Secure and correct installation is essential for safe boating and good performance. Follow the installation instructions provided in this manual.
CENTER LINE
Improper set-up or pre-deliver service can cause an unsafe condition that can cause your customer to be seriously hurt or killed. Follow the procedures and precautions in this manual and shop manual carefully. BOAT
Before installation, check to be sure that the outboard motor does not exceed the recommended maximum horsepower for the boat on which it is to be installed. Refer to the boat's certification plate for recommended m a x i m u m horsepower. For m o s t applications, t h e outboard motor should provide 80% of the recommended maximum horsepower for the boat. If the certification plate information is not available, contact the boat dealer or manufacturer.
As a general rule, the outboard should be installed so the anti-ventilation plate is parallel to the boat bottom. If the board transom angle is less than 8",the BF200A or BF225A anti-ventilation plate will not be parallel to the boat bottom when trimmed to the lowest hole.
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Refer to the following dimensional drawings to be sure there is nothing o n the boat that w i l l interfere w i t h outboard motor tiltup and steering. The BF200A and BF225A outboard motors are designed to be installed on boat transom with the following transom board thickness. Boat transom board thickness: 50 - 70 mm (2-2-3/4 in)
ANTI-VENT11
Dual outboard motors must be installed so that the outboard motor center-to-center distance is a minimum of 660 m m (26 in). I
t i 660 mm (26 in) minimum
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