Table of contents
(except oil injection models)...... 29
Cleaning the outboard motor........ 29
Checking painted
surface of motor ........................ 29
Periodic maintenance................ 29
Replacement parts ....................... 29
Maintenance chart........................ 30
Greasing....................................... 31
Cleaning and adjusting
spark plug ................................. 31
Checking fuel system ................... 32
Inspecting fuel filter ...................... 33
Cleaning fuel filter......................... 33
Inspecting idling speed................. 33
Checking wiring and
connectors ................................ 34
Exhaust leakage........................... 34
Water leakage .............................. 34
Checking propeller ....................... 34
Removing the propeller ................ 35
Installing the Propeller.................. 35
Changing gear oil ......................... 36
Cleaning fuel tank......................... 37
Inspecting and replacing
anode(s).................................... 37
Checking top cowling ................... 38
Coating the boat bottom ............... 38
Trouble Recovery ........................ 39
Troubleshooting ........................ 39
Temporary action in
emergency ............................. 42
Impact damage............................. 42
Starter will not operate ................. 42
Emergency starting engine........... 43
submerged motor ................... 44
Procedure..................................... 44
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