EMU00317
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 ..............................................4-13
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-14
Checking top cowling ........................4-15
Checking fuel system .........................4-16
Inspecting 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
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-25
Checking battery.................................4-26
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-29
Cleaning cooling-water passages.....4-30
Motor exterior.....................................4-31
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-31
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