© 6/2016 Ilmor Marine Engines, Version 1.0
4-7
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Stern-Drive Oil
See Changing the Stern-Drive Oil (Light Duty Commercial Applications
Only) on page 4-11.
Every 50 Hours of Operation
Perform the following maintenance every 50 hours of operation.
• Lubricate the engine coupler
Lubricate the Engine Coupler
Lubricate the engine coupler every 50 hours if operated at idle for
prolonged periods of time. See Lubricating the Engine Coupler on page
4-6.
Every 100 Hours of Operation
Perform the following maintenance every 100 hours of operation.
• Lubricating the propeller shaft and retorquing the nut
• Retorquing the gimbal ring to steering shaft connection
• Inspecting the bellows and the clamps
• Checking the engine alignment
• Lubricating the steering shaft bushing
• Lubricating the unit bearing (gimbal housing)
• Lubricating the engine coupler
• Checking the circuit for loose or damaged connections
• Testing the I-CaPS output
• Checking the steering system for loose, missing or damaged parts
• Checking the remote control for loose, missing or damaged parts
• Lubricating the cable and the linkages
Lubricating the Propeller Shaft and Retorquing the Nut
If operating in only freshwater, this maintenance may be extended to every
four months. See Installing the Propellers on page 3-2.
