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CONTENTS
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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ............... 57
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE .......... 57
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ................................... 58
TOOL KIT and OWNER’S MANUAL .................. 59
SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP
(applicable types) ................................................ 59
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................. 60
TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT ................................... 62
MANUAL RELIEF VALVE .................................. 63
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION ................................................ 63
Engine Oil Level Check ...................................... 64
Engine Oil Change .............................................. 66
Oil Filter Change ................................................. 67
Engine Oil Recommendations ............................. 68
Lubrication Points ............................................... 69
Spark Plug Service ...............................................70
REFUELING ...........................................................74
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ..............................75
Fuel Filter Inspection and Replacement ..............75
Water Separator Inspection and Service ..............79
Anode Replacement .............................................82
Propeller Replacement .........................................83
Inspect After Operating .......................................84
CLEANING AND FLUSHING .....................................85
Cleaning and Flushing .........................................85
STORAGE .....................................................................87
Fuel ......................................................................87
Engine Oil ............................................................89
HOISTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............90
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ..................................90
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE ..............................91
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