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MAINTENANCE
SUBMERGED ENGINES
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Disassemble all electrical connectors. Clean con-
nectors and terminals, and treat with water dis-
placing electrical spray. Apply Electrical Grease to
terminals prior to reassembly. Coat all exposed
solenoid terminals and engine grounds with Black
Neoprene Dip.
Clean and inspect all electrical components.
Replace damaged or corroded components prior
to returning the outboard to service. Electric start-
ers should be disassembled, cleaned, flushed
with clean water, and treated with water displacing
electrical spray prior to reassembly.
Change oil and filter.
Remove carburetor for draining, disassembly and
cleaning.
Disconnect fuel supply hose from outboard. Drain
and clean all fuel hoses, filters, and fuel tanks.
Refill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Inject a small amount of outboard lubricant into
spark plug holes and install new spark plugs.
Reinstall all removed or disconnected parts.
Run the outboard below 1500 RPM for one-half
hour.
Change oil and filter again.
Engine Dropped Overboard
(Running)
Follow the same procedures as Engine Dropped
Overboard (Not Running). However, if there is
any binding when the flywheel is rotated, it may
indicate a bent connecting rod and no attempt
should be made to start the outboard. Powerhead
must be disassembled and serviced immediately.
Engine Dropped Overboard
(In Salt Water)
Follow the same procedures used for Engine
Dropped Overboard (Not Running) and Engine
Dropped Overboard (Running). Disassemble
and clean outboards that have been submerged in
salt water for prolonged periods of time. Clean or
replace electrical components as necessary.
Prolonged Submersion
(Fresh or Salt Water)
Outboards that have been dropped overboard and
not recovered immediately, must be serviced
within three hours of recovery. Follow the same
procedures used for Engine Dropped Overboard
(Not Running) and Engine Dropped Overboard
(Running).
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