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10
Maintenance
10.1
Notes
Regular maintenance is beneficial to keep your outboard work in optimal
condition.
Do not start the outboard in shallow or unknown water conditions. Only use
the outboard in water deep enough.
In order to clean and reduce corrosion, use fresh water to wash the whole
outboard after salt water use.
Disconnect the battery from outboard before maintenance.
Conduct the maintenance under instructions of professional experts or
your dealer.
Only use ePropulsion original components for replacement and
maintenance.
10.2
Propeller Maintenance
Ensure disconnect the battery before each check, as a rotating propeller
is dangerous.
Gloves are recommended to wear, in order to protect your hand from
the sharp propeller edges.
Checking the propeller as following tips,then refer to the chapter Propeller
Assembly (Page21) to replace a new propeller if necessary.
1.
Check the propeller blades for wear broken and other damage.
2.
Check the pin for wear and damage.
3.
Check for water plants, fishing net or line twine around the propeller.