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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Battery
①
Disconnect the battery cords.
②
Clean the exterior of the battery
with fresh water or compressed air.
Wipe off any chemical deposits,
dirt and grease from the battery.
③
Apply grease to the batter y
terminals.
④
Charge the battery completely
before storing it for the winter.
⑤
Recharge the battery once a month
to prevent it from discharging and
the electrolyte from deteriorating.
⑥
Store the battery in a dry place
with its cover attached.
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Electric Starter Motor
Coat the pinion gears and the shaft of
the electric starter motor with grease.
●
Do not allow the battery to
discharge, since it can be damaged
by freezing.
●
When storing your outboard for
the winter, open up all the water
drain holes in the gear case to
permit any remaining water to drain
out. If a speedometer is installed,
disconnect the pickup tube and
allow it to drain, then reconnect it
after draining. Trapped water may
crack the gear case or water pump
case as a result of expansion when
frozen. Check and replenish the
gear case with case specified Gear
Oil before storing the motor, to avoid
water leakage into the gear case
due to a loose lubricant vent plug or
grease fill plug. Inspect the gaskets
under the lubricant vent and grease
plugs, replace them if necessary,
and reinstall the plugs.
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CAUTION
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