INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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The following steps must be taken when
first using the engine after off-season
storage.
1. Check that the shift and throttle
function properly. (Be sure to turn the
propeller shaft when checking the
shift function or else the shift linkage
may be damaged.)
2. Check the electrolyte level, and mea-
sure the voltage and specific gravity
of the battery.
3. Check that the battery is secure and
the batter y cables are proper ly
installed.
4. Change the engine oil (See page 67).
5. Fill fuel tank completely.
6. Start the engine and warm up the
engine for 3 minutes in the “NEU-
TRAL” position.
7. Run the engine for 5 minutes at the
slowest speed.
8. Run the engine for 10 minutes at half
throttle. The oil used for storage
inside the engine will be circulated
out to assure optimum performance.
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Do not attempt to start submerged outboard
motor immediately after it is recovered, or
engine could be severely damaged.
After taking your outboard motor out of
the water, immediately take it to your
dealer.
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If you moor your boat in cold weather at
temperatures below 0°C (32°F), there is
the danger of remained water freezing in
the cooling water pump, which may dam-
age the pump, impeller, etc. To avoid this
problem, submerge the lower half of the
outboard motor into the water.
4. Pre-season check
Specific Grav-
ity at 20°C
Terminal
Voltage (V)
Charge
Condition
1.120
10.5
Fully
discharged
1.160
11.1
1/4 charged
1.210
11.7
1/2 charged
1.250
12
3/4 charged
1.280
13.2
Fully charged
5. Submerged outboard motor
CAUTION
6. Cold weather precautions
