What are the inspection steps to be done after the outboard motor is installed?

The outboard engine first appeared in the late 19th century. As the name implies, it refers to the propulsion engine installed on the outside of the hull (ship), usually suspended on the outside of the transom, also known as the outboard engine. Outboard motors are highly integrated and easy to install and purchase. They are the first choice for personal leisure and entertainment boats, and are also widely used in commercial operations and government law enforcement. The outboard motor is small in size, light in weight, high in power, simple in structure and installation, but in order to ensure efficiency, it will be inspected after installation. What are the required steps?
1. Install the outboard motor on the center vertical line of the transom. If there are two outboard motors, the distance should be more than 580mm. If the engine cannot be positioned correctly on the transom, it will cause the ship to heel, affect the course stability of the boat, and cause rudder deviation during navigation.
2. After the outboard motor is correctly positioned on the boat, the outboard motor should be reliably fixed on the stern plate with through bolts, clamping bolts or other equivalent measures. Sealant should be used at the perforated part to prevent leakage of the stern plate , and confirm that the nuts are tightened. After the running-in period of the outboard motor is over, the nuts should be re-tightened, and the transom should be regularly checked for leakage and nuts are loose.
3. Under normal taxiing and operating conditions, the installation height of the outboard motor should be such that the anti-vortex concave panel is located between 0-25mm below the stern flat keel. If the installation height of the engine is too high, it will cause the propeller to idle and reduce the efficiency, and may cause engine overheating and damage caused by insufficient cooling water; if the installation height is too low, it will increase the sailing resistance and reduce the propulsion efficiency of the engine. For small boats for special purposes, such as low-speed boats used for load, in order to avoid loss of propulsion efficiency caused by cavitation of the propeller, the installation height allows the anti-vortex concave panel to be located between 25-50mm below the flat keel. For non-commercial boats used for sports and water skiing, in order to increase the speed, the installation height allows the anti-vortex concave panel to be located between 0-50mm above the flat keel.