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EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
.....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR
...............................4-4
Trailering outboard motor...................4-4
Storing outboard motor ......................4-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
......................4-9
Replacement parts ...............................4-9
Maintenance chart..............................4-10
Greasing ..............................................4-11
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-12
Checking fuel system .........................4-14
Checking top cowling ........................4-14
Inspecting fuel filter ...........................4-15
Inspecting idling speed......................4-16
Checking water in engine oil tank ....4-17
Replacing fuse ....................................4-18
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-18
Exhaust leakage..................................4-18
Water leakage .....................................4-18
Checking power trim and tilt
system .................................................4-19
Checking propeller .............................4-20
Changing gear oil ...............................4-22
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-23
Checking battery.................................4-24
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-27
Cleaning cooling-water passages.....4-28
Motor exterior.....................................4-29
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-29
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