17. Check the stern-drive oil level within one
week of the first use as follows:
a. Remove the oil vent plug and
gasket (Figure 17, (1)).
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(1)
Figure 17
1 – Oil Vent Plug
2 – Gasket
b. If necessary, add oil until an air-free
stream of oil flows from the oil vent
hole.
c. Install the oil vent plug and gasket.
Torque the oil vent plug.
NOTICE: Oil level in the oil reservoir will rise
and fall during stern-drive operation; always
check the level when the stern-drive is cool
and the engine is shut down.
Every Year
Perform the following maintenance every
year of operation.
• Retorqueing the Gimbal Ring to
Steering Shaft Connection
• Inspecting the Bellows and the Clamps
• Checking the Engine Alignment
• Lubricating the Unit Bearing (Gimbal
Housing)
• Lubricating the Engine Coupler
• Checking the Circuit for Loose or
Damaged Connections
• Testing the Y-CaPS Unit Output
• Checking the Steering System for
Loose, Missing or Damaged Parts
• Checking the Remote Control for
Loose, Missing or Damaged Parts
• Lubricating the Cable and the
Linkages
• Touching-Up the Stern-Drive Paint and
Spray with Corrosion Guard
• Changing the Stern-Drive Oil
• Retorqueing the Rear Engine Mounts
Retorqueing the Gimbal Ring to
Steering Shaft Connection
See Retorqueing the Gimbal Ring to
Steering Shaft Connection on page 42.
Inspecting the Bellows and the
Clamps
See General Inspection on page 38.
Checking the Engine Alignment
See Checking the Engine Alignment on
page 42.
Lubricating the Unit Bearing (Gimbal
Housing)
See Lubricating the Unit Bearing (Gimbal
Housing) on page 42.
Lubricating the Engine Coupler
See Lubricating the Engine Coupler on
page 40.
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