Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 73
EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 75
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 76
Maintenance Schedule Decal Icons ................................................................ 77
Maintenance Schedule Decal........................................................................... 78
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 78
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 80
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 81
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................81
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 81
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 82
Corrosion Control Anode ................................................................................. 84
Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 84
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ...................................................... 86
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................87
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 88
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 88
Lubrication Points ............................................................................................ 90
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................92
Checking Power Tilt Fluid................................................................................. 94
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 95
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................96
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 96
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 97
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 97
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 97
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 98
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models) ..................... 99
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................99
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 99
Performance Loss...........................................................................................100
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 100
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