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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to
keep the motor operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals should be judged by number of hours or months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing should be performed on outboard motors that are used under severe conditions.
Periodic Maintenance Chart
I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary T: Tighten R: Replace
Interval Initial 10 hrs.
or 1 month
Every 50 hrs.
or 3 months
Every 100 hrs.
or 6 months
with
SAE 10W-40
Every 200 hrs.
or 12 months
with Ultra
4-Stroke Oil Item to be serviced
SPARK PLUG IR
BREATHER HOSE AND FUEL LINE
IIII
Replace every 2 years
ENGINE OIL R R R
GEAR OIL R R R
LUBRICATION I I I
ANODES III
ENGINE OIL FILTER I
FUEL FILTER Replace every 400 hours or 2 years
IGNITION TIMING I
CARBURETOR I I I
IDLE SPEED I I
VALVE CLEARANCE I I
WATER PUMP I
WATER PUMP IMPELLER R
PROPELLER NUT AND PIN I I I
BOLTS AND NUTS T T T