Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 47
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 49
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 50
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 51
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 52
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 52
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 55
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................57
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 57
Propeller Replacement–Standard Gearcase.................................................... 58
Propeller Replacement–Command Thrust Gearcase....................................... 61
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................64
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 65
Lubrication Points–SeaPro/Marathon Models...................................................67
Checking Power Trim Fluid...............................................................................69
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................69
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 71
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................72
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 72
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 73
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 73
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 73
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 73
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)...................... 74
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................74
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 74
Performance Loss.............................................................................................75
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 75
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