Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 70
Use Of Anti‑fouling Bottom Paint Prohibited..................................................... 72
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 73
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 74
Hood Opening...................................................................................................76
Hood Removal.................................................................................................. 78
Hood Installation............................................................................................... 78
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 79
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 84
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 87
Inspect Transom Tightness.............................................................................. 91
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 91
Battery Cables and Clean Power Harness....................................................... 92
Corrosion Control Anodes................................................................................ 94
Changing Engine Oil and Filter......................................................................... 94
Checking Engine Oil Level................................................................................97
Gearcase Lubricant.......................................................................................... 98
Transmission Fluid..........................................................................................103
Cooling System Water Strainer Inspection..................................................... 109
Propeller Replacement................................................................................... 110
DTS Wiring System........................................................................................ 113
Accessory Drive Belt ......................................................................................113
Fuses.............................................................................................................. 113
Storage
Storage Preparation........................................................................................117
Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 117
Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 117
Engine Fluids.................................................................................................. 118
Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 118
Battery Storage............................................................................................... 118
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine......................................................... 119
Engine Will Not Start.......................................................................................119
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear...................................................... 119
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 119
Performance Loss...........................................................................................120
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 120
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