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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
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Throttle and Shift Linkage
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove cable trunnion cover. Carefully, remove
throttle and shift cables from trunnion block.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT disturb cable trunnion
adjustments.
Shift remote control into FULL THROTTLE/
REVERSE position to fully extend the plastic cas-
ing guides.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to:
• Pivot and slide area of the shift interrupt switch
bracket
• Cable attachment pins of both the throttle and
shift levers
• Brass inner casings of both the throttle and shift
cables.
Shift the remote control to the NEUTRAL/IDLE
position.
Install control cables.
Check proper throttle and shift function.
Propeller Shaft
Debris from the water can become lodged around
propeller shaft. Frequent inspection can minimize
potential gearcase damage.
Remove propeller. Refer to Propeller Hardware
Installation on p. 65.
Inspect bushing and blade surfaces. Replace
damaged or worn propellers.
Clean propeller shaft. Inspect propeller shaft
seals. Replace damaged or worn seals.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to entire length of pro-
peller shaft prior to installing propeller.
Reinstall propeller hardware and propeller.
Gearcase Lubricant
Draining
IMPORTANT: Always check the fill level of the
gearcase lubricant at the upper plug before
1. Attachment pins, throttle and shift cables
2. Shift shaft grease fitting
3. Brass inner casings, throttle and shift cables
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WARNING
When servicing the propeller, always shift
the outboard to NEUTRAL, turn the key
switch OFF, and disconnect the battery
cables at the battery.
WARNING
Gearcase lubricant may be under pressure
and/or hot. If plug is removed from a
recently operated outboard, take precau-
tions to avoid injury.
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