PRE·SEASON SERVICE
If the outboard was removed from the boat for
storage, make certain it has been reinstalled with
factory specified hardware.
Crankcase Oil
• Check
oil
level
•
Add oil as needed
Gearcase Lubricant
• Check the lubricant level.
• Inspect
gearcase for leaks. If leak
is
apparent,
pressure and vacuum test gearcase.
• Repair gearcase as needed.
Operational Checks
• Steering
• Throttle and shift
• All other accessories
Fuel System
• Inspect entire fuel system for leaks prior to start-
ing outboard. Repair
all leaks.
• Start outboard
and
reinspect.
6 WARNING 6
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to
go
undetected, resulting
in
fire or explosion.
MAINTENANCE
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
SUBMERGED ENGINES
Once an outboard has been submerged
in
fresh
or salt water, it must
be
serviced within three (3)
hours
of
recovery. Immediate service can mini-
mize the corrosive affect that air has
on
the pol-
ished surfaces of the crankshaft, connecting rods,
and internal powerhead bearings.
IMPORTANT: If outboard cannot
be
started or
serviced immediately, it should
be
resubmerged
in
fresh water to avoid exposure to the atmosphere.
Engine Dropped Overboard
(Not Running)
Disconnect battery cables at the battery.
Rinse powerhead with clean water.
Remove spark
plug leads and spark plugs.
Place outboard
in
horizontal position (cylinder
heads down).
Slowly rotate flywheel
in
a clock-
wise rotation to work
all water out of powerhead.
IMPORTANT: If sand or silt may have entered
the outboard,
DO
NOT attempt to start the it. Dis-
assemble and clean.
Place engine
in
upright position. Drain, disassem-
ble, and clean carburetor.
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