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EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
.....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR
...............................4-3
Trailering outboard motor...................4-3
Storing outboard motor ......................4-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
......................4-9
Replacement parts ...............................4-9
Maintenance chart..............................4-10
Greasing ..............................................4-11
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-12
Checking top cowling ........................4-13
Checking fuel system .........................4-14
Inspecting fuel filter ...........................4-15
Changing engine oil ...........................4-16
Replacing fuse ....................................4-18
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-19
Exhaust leakage..................................4-19
Water leakage .....................................4-19
Checking power trim and tilt
system .................................................4-19
Checking propeller .............................4-21
Changing gear oil ...............................4-23
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-25
Checking battery.................................4-26
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-28
Cleaning cooling-water passages.....4-29
Motor exterior.....................................4-30
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-30
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