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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.
Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
Description
Engine
Care
Product
Frequency
Each Use
10-Hour
Inspection
Every 50 Hours
or 6 months
Every 100 Hours
or Annually
Every 200 Hours
or Biannually
Clamp screws, lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Tilt/run lever shaft / tilt shaft, lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Swivel bracket / tilt support bracket,
lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Shift lever shaft and detent / shallow water drive bracket, inspect
and lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Engine cover latch, lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Throttle and shift linkage, lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Choke, carburetor linkage / starter lockout, inspect and lubricate
(1)
D Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Fish line trap, inspect Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Anticorrosion anodes, check operation
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Water intake screens, check condition
33
Overboard water pump indicator, check operation
33
Steering friction, check operation
33
Steering system, check operation
33
Throttle and shift operation, check function
33
Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, check function
33
Flush cooling system
3
Emergency start cord, onboard and inspect
3
Operator’s Guide, onboard
3
Clamp screws, tighten
3
Engine upper and lower motor covers, clean and wax
3
Operator’s Guide, review
3
Fuel filter inspection, eliminate contamination
3