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Routine Service
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary to prolong outboard life. The following chart provides
guidelines for inspection and maintenance to be performed by an authorized Dealer.
IMPORTANT: Outboards used in rental, commercial, or other high hour applications require more fre-
quent inspections and maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating and environmental conditions.
Description of Service
Every 300 hours or every 3 years
(1)
(1) Commercial use, heavy use, or use in salt or polluted water requires more frequent inspection and maintenance.
Routine Inspection
Engine Care Product
Anodes (anti–corrosion), check condition
Back pressure probe, replace
Batteries, check connections and condition
Control cables, inspect and adjust
Cooling system; check water pump indicator / water pressure
Displays & gauges, self-test/warning horn, check operation
Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing
Emergency cut–off switch(es) and tether cord, check operation
EMM, access EMM information, resolve any service codes
Engine Monitor self-test and warning horn, check
Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-tighten (40 ft. lbs.)
Fuel and oil systems, inspect and repair leaks
(2)
(2) Emission-related component
Fuel filters, replace
Gearcase and water inlet screens, check condition
Gearcase lubricant, replace
A
Grease fittings, lubricate
(3)
(3) Annually in salt water applications
C
Oil filter, replace
Power tilt or power trim and tilt system, check operation
B
Propeller, check condition
Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate
(3)
C
Remote control system and switches (START/STOP, Trim etc.) check operation
Fault codes, access EMM information, resolve any fault codes
Spark plugs, replace
(2)
Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate
(3)
Steering: Cable systems, inspect and lubricate
C
Steering: Hydraulic systems, inspect fluid level, check hydraulic hose condition, check operation
E
Thermostats, inspect and check operation
(2)
Water pump, replace (more frequent if water pressure loss or overheating occurs)
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