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.ROUTINE SERVICE
LUBRICATION
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• Inner casings of both the thro ttle and shift
cables.
Shift the re mote 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 pro peller. Re fer to Propeller Hardware
Installation on p. 287.
Inspect bushing a nd blad e surfa ces. Re place
damaged or worn propellers.
Clean p ropeller shaft. Inspect pro peller shaf t
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 le vel of the
gearcase lub ricant at the u pper plug befo re
removing the lower, drain/fill plug. A tie st rap can
be used to check lubricant level.
If lubricant level is low, refer to GEARCASE LEAK
TEST on p. 288.
Remove the lubricant level plug, then the lubricant
drain/fill plug, an d dr ain the lube from th e
gearcase into a container.
1. Attachment pins, throttle and shift cables
2. Shift shaft grease fitting
3. Inner casings, throttle and shift cables
DRC6500R
A WARNING
When servicing the propeller, always shift
the outboard to NEUTRAL, turn the key
switch OFF, and d isconnect the batte ry
cables at the battery.
A WARNING
Gearcase lubricant may be under pressure
and/or hot. If plug is remove d from a
recently operated outboa rd, take precau-
tions to avoid injury.
1. Tie strap 000072
1. Lubricant level plug
2. Lubricant drain/fill plug
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