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• Inspect the outboard for tightness to the boat transom. If any
looseness of the outboard or mounting fasteners exist,
retorque the outboard mounting fasteners to 75 Nm (55
lb‑ft).
• Check steering system for binding or loose components.
• Visually check steering link rod fasteners for proper
tightness. See Steering Link Rod Fasteners.
• Check propeller blades for damage.
AFTER EACH USE
• Flush out the outboard cooling system if operating in salt or
polluted water. See Flushing the Cooling System.
• Wash off all salt deposits and flush out the exhaust outlet of
the propeller and gearcase with fresh water if operating in
saltwater.
EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE YEARLY,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
• Retorque the outboard mounting fasteners that fasten the
outboard to the transom. Torque to 75 Nm (55 lb‑ft).
1.
• Lubricate all lubrication points. Lubricate more frequently
when used in saltwater. See Lubrication Points.
• Replace spark plugs at first 100 hours or first year. After
that, inspect spark plugs every 100 hours or once yearly.
Replace spark plugs as needed. See Spark Plug Inspection
and Replacement.
• Replace fuel filter. See Fuel System.
• Replace compressor air intake filter. See
Compressor Air
Intake Filter
.
• Inspect alternator belt. See
Alternator Belt Inspection
.
• Check corrosion control anodes. Check more frequently
when used in saltwater. See Corrosion Control Anode.
• Drain and replace gearcase lubricant. See Gearcase
Lubrication.
• Check power trim fluid. See Checking Power Trim Fluid.
• Inspect battery. See Battery Inspection.
1. These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
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