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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products. Periodic maintenance
contributes to the product’s life span. The following chart provides guidelines for outboard inspection and
maintenance to be performed by an authorized Dealer.
IMPORTANT: Outboards used for rental operations, commercial applications, or other high hour use
applications require more frequent inspections and maintenance. Inspection and maintenance should be
adjusted according to operating conditions and use; and environmental conditions.
Description
Engine
Care
Product
Routine
Inspection
Every 300 hours
or every three
years
(1)
(1) Frequency for average recreational use. Commercial use, heavy use or use in salt, brackish or polluted water requires more frequent inspection and
maintenance.
SystemCheck self-test and warning horn, check
3
Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, check operation
3
Controls, steering and tilting; check operation, lubricate
3
Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-torque (40 ft. lbs.)
3
Fasteners, tighten any loosened components
3
Water intake screens, check condition
3
Cooling system; check water pump indicator / water pressure
3
Anticorrosion anodes, check condition
3
Gearcase, check condition
3
Propeller, check condition
3
Fuel and oil system components, inspect and repair leaks
(2)
(2) Emission-related component
3
Check battery connections and condition
3
Access EMM information, resolve any service codes
3
Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing
3
Fuel filter, replace
3
Oil filters, replace
3
Gearcase lubricant, replace A
3
Spark plugs, inspect or replace
(2)
3
Thermostats, inspect and check operation
(2)
3
Grease fittings, lubricate
(3)
(3) Annually in salt water applications
C
3
Power trim/tilt and fluid level, inspect B
3
Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate
(3)
C
3
Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate
(3)
D
3
Control cables, inspect and adjust
3
Water pump, inspect / replace
(more often if water pressure loss or overheating occurs)
3
A HPF XR Gearcase Lubricant
B Power Trim/Tilt Fluid
C Triple-Guard Grease
D Starter Lube Only P/N 337016
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