PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-3
MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
This section describes servicing procedures for each periodic
maintenance requirement.
ENGINE OIL
NOTE:
Engine oil should be changed while engine is warm.
1. Place outboard motor upright on a level surface.
2. Remove the motor cover.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
1
.
4. Place a container under engine oil drain plug
2
, then
remove engine oil drain plug and gasket to drain engine oil.
5. Install new gasket and oil drain plug.
Tighten engine oil drain plug to specified torque.
Engine oil drain plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
Change initially after 20 hours (1 month) and every
100 hours (6 months).
Do not re-use gasket once removed. Always use a new
gasket.