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Below are explanations of service listed in the monthly maintenance charts on previous page.
Explanations of monthly maintenance shall include, but are not limited to the following:
1. ENGINE:
Always use API service SG.SF/CC.CD. designation shown on the container; see “Engine Oil” in the Honda Shop
Manual.
2. GEAR CASE:
Always use API service SG.SF/CC.CD. designation shown on the container; see “Engine Oil” in the Honda Shop
Manual.
3. SPARK PLUG:
Clean and replace spark plugs with the type listed in the Honda Shop Manual.
4. VALVE CLEARANCE:
Check and adjust at the specified intervals; see the Honda Shop Manual.
5. IDLE SPEED:
Check and adjust at the specified intervals; see the Honda Shop Manual.
6. CARBURETOR LINKAGE:
Check and adjust at the specified intervals; see the Honda Shop Manual.
7. FUEL TANK & TANK FILTER:
Check and replace at the specified intervals; see the Honda Shop Manual.
8. FUEL LINE:
Check and replace at the specified intervals; see the Honda Shop Manual.
9. STARTER ROPE:
Check and replace at the specified intervals; see the Honda Shop Manual.
10. PROPELLER GUARD: Inspect for damage or foreign materials. Replace if damaged.
‹ SAFETY ITEM › ***WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE IF PROPELLER GUARD IS DAMAGED OR MISSING***
11. HULL: Keep clean and wax every 200 hours or every 2 months. Use a UV protectant weekly to reduce color fading
(J&J part # 3-60-0034).
12. ANODE: Clean monthly. For year-round parks, replace anode every 6 months. For seasonal parks, replace anode
at end of the season.
13. PIVOT: Turn motor and check for smooth operation. If motor doesn’t turn easily, visually inspect pivot and grease
if necessary. Electric motor can turn 270°. Motor stops must be in place and in working order.
14. TUBE: Clean with mild detergent. Check condition of tube daily. Check tube pressure weekly using low pressure
gauge (J&J #3-96-0024) and set pressure to 2-3 PSI.
NOTE: ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE BOAT IS OPERATED. USE J&J AMUSEMENTS OR
EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT PARTS. INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE DONE BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSON-
NEL.
MONTHLY SERVICE SCHEDULE (Gas)
