Maintanance
NOTE:
• If a magnetic gear oil drain screw is equipped, remove all metal particles from the screw before
installing it.
• Always use new gaskets. Don not reuse the remove gaskets.
4. Remove the oil level plug to allow the oil to drain completely.
CAUTION
Inspect the used oil after it has been drained. If the oil is milky, water is getting into the gear case
which can cause gear damage. Consult a yours dealer for repair of the lower unit seals.
5.With the outboard motor in a vertical position, and using a flexible or pressurized filling
device, inject the gear oil into the gear oil drain screw hole.
6. When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil level plug.
7. Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw.
Inspecting and replacing anode(s)
HIDEA outboard motors are protected from corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the external
anodes periodically. Remove scales from the surfaces of the anodes.
CAUTION
Do not paint anodes, as this would render them ineffective.
Coating the boat bottom
A clean hull improves boat performance. The boat bottom should be kept as clean of marine growth as
possible. If necessary, the boat bottom can be coated with an anti-fouling paint
approved for your area to inhibit marine growth.
Do not use anti-fouling paint which includes copper or graphite. These paints can cause more
rapid engine corrosion.
Recommended gear oil: Hypoid gear oil SAE#90
Gear oil quantity:195.0 mi
(6.6 fi. oz.)
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