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ROUTINE SERVICE
LUBRICATION
Temporarily cover the small holes
on the front of M2-Type gearcases with water-
proof tape to make sure enough water travels
to the powerhead. Water can drain from auxil-
iary inlets, resulting in engine overheat.
A steady stream of water should flow from the
overboard indicator while the engine is running.
Monitor engine water pressure gauge when:
• Engine speed is above 3000 RPM
• Running engine on a dynamometer.
Refer to SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS on p. 10 for
water pressure requirements.
Engine will overheat if normal water
pressure is not maintained. Temporarily install
an engine water pressure gauge if not
equipped with one.
Be sure to remove waterproof tape from auxiliary
water inlets.
Engine will overheat if auxiliary
water inlets are restricted when outboard is
back in service.
LUBRICATION
Steering System
Grease the stainless steel output end of the steer-
ing cable with Triple-Guard grease.
Use an appropriate cleaning solvent to remove
corrosion and dirt from output end of cable prior to
coating it with grease. Make sure wiper nut is
installed and not damaged.
Tilt Tube
Lubricate the tilt tube grease fittings with Triple-
Guard grease.
M2-Type Gearcase
1. Water-proof tape
2. Flushing adapter
008358
WARNING
Failure to regrease as recommended
could result in steering system corrosion.
Corrosion can affect steering effort, mak-
ing operator control difficult.
1. Steering cable
2. Wiper nut
DR29546
1. Tilt tube fittings DR38798
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