Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 54
EPA Emissions................................................................................................. 56
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 56
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 58
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 59
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 60
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 60
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................63
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 64
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models....................................................... 65
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 65
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 66
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................69
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 70
Checking Power Trim Fluid...............................................................................72
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................73
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 74
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................75
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 75
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 76
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 76
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 76
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 76
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)...................... 77
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................77
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 77
Performance Loss.............................................................................................78
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 78
Installation
Installing Outboard............................................................................................79
Propeller Selection............................................................................................89
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