Maintenance
11.
Start
the
engine
and
make
sure
that
the
ing,
or
installing
the
propeller,
place
the
low
oil
pressure-alert
indicator
remains
shift
control
in
neutral,
turn
the
main
off.
Also,
make
sure
that
there
are
no
oil
switch
to
“
”
(off)
and
remove
the
key,
leaks.
NOTICE:
If
the
low
oil
pressure-
and
remove
the
clip
from
the
engine
shut-
alert
indicator
comes
on
or
if
there
are
off
switch.
Turn
off
the
battery
cut-off
oil
leaks,
stop
the
engine
and
find
the
switch
if
your
boat
has
one.
cause.
Continued
operation
with
a
problem
could
cause
severe
engine
damage.
Consult
your
Outboards
dealer
if
the
problem
cannot
be
located
and
corrected.
12.
Dispose
of
used
oil
according
to
local
Do
not
use
your
hand
to
hold
the
propeller
when
loosening
or
tightening
the
propeller
nut.
Put
a
wood
block
between
the
anti-cavi-
tation
plate
and
the
propeller
to
prevent
the
propeller
from
turning.
regulations.
TIP:
For
more
information
on
the
disposal
of
used
oil,
consult
your
Outboards
dealer.
Change
the
oil
more
often
when
operating
the
engine
under
adverse
conditions
such
as
extended
trolling.
Inspecting
wiring
and
connectors
Inspect
that
each
connector
is
engaged
se-
curely.
Checkpoints
Inspect
that
each
ground
lead
is
properly
Check
each
of
the
propeller
blades
for
ero-
secured.
sion
from
cavitation
or
ventilation,
or
other
damage.
Check
the
propeller
shaft
for
damage.
Check
the
splines
for
wear
or
damage.
Check
for
fish
line
tangled
around
the
pro-
peller
shaft.
Checking
propeller
WARNING
You
could
be
seriously
injured
if
the
en-
gine
accidentally
starts
when
you
are
near
the
propeller.
Before
inspecting,
remov-
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