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Service
Gator-Tail suggests you purge the lower unit grease every 15 hours. You must use
Amsoil Synthetic Water Resistant Lithium Complex Grease to avoid damage and
voiding your warranty. (see pg. 12 for Amsoil data sheet)
Using a grease gun, purge out old grease with new grease.
Place grease gun on grease fitting near the top of lower unit; pump old grease out.
When you see the new grease, stop pumping and replace plug.
Dispose of old grease in the proper manner.
2) Belt
Check belt 50 hours for tightness.
Optimum Tightness: When squeezing belt with one hand, there should be ¼” to ½”
slack on both sides; any more belt will need to be tightened.
Signs of loose belt:
Loud grinding noise at take off
If you think belt is loose, call Gator Tail for shims.
Belt Tightening:
Remove the four 5/16” bolts that bolt down the motor. Slide belt off of pulley. Tilt
motor to one side and add shims. Tilt motor to other side and add shims. Lean motor
back and slide belt on pulley. Tighten four engine bolts back.
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