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Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
.....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR
...............................4-5
Trailering outboard motor...................4-5
Storing outboard motor ......................4-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
....................4-10
Replacement parts .............................4-10
Maintenance chart..............................4-11
Greasing ..............................................4-12
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-14
Checking top cowling ........................4-15
Checking fuel system .........................4-16
Cleaning fuel filter ..............................4-17
Inspecting idling speed......................4-18
Checking water in engine oil tank ....4-19
Replacing fuse ...................................4-20
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-20
Exhaust leakage..................................4-20
Water leakage .....................................4-20
Checking power trim and
tilt system ...........................................4-21
Checking propeller .............................4-22
Changing gear oil ...............................4-24
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-25
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-26
Checking battery.................................4-27
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-29
Motor exterior.....................................4-30
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-30
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