14
Basic Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Chart
Item Content
Initial maintenance
General
maintenance
interval
10 hours
(1 month)
50 hours
(3 month)
100
hours
(6
month)
200
hours
(1 year)
Anode Check/replace ○ ○
Anode (internal) Check/replace ○
Cooling water channel Clean ○ ○
Spark plug Clean/adjust/replace ○ ○
Grease filling point Add grease ○
Fuel filter Check/replace ○ ○ ○
Fuel system Check ○ ○ ○
Fuel tank Check/clean ○
Idle speed Check/adjust ○ ○
Engine oil Replace ○ ○
Oil filter Replace ○
Valve clearance (OHC) Check/adjust ○ ○
Ignition timing Check ○ ○
Thermostat Check ○
Gear oil Replace ○ ○
Water pump Check ○
Propeller and cotter
pin
Check/replace ○ ○
Timing band Check/replace ○ ○
Throttle cable Check/adjust ○
Shift lever/shift cable Check/adjust ○
Attention:
Flush the outboard motor with fresh water immediately after operation in brine, sewage or
muddy water.
If leaded petrol is frequently used, check valves and related parts every 100 hours.
Replace the timing band every 1000 hours (5 years).
Fuel System
1. Check the fuel tank, fuel pump and fuel pipe.
Check the fuel tank, fuel pump and fuel pipe for leaks or damage and replace it if
necessary.
Check the fuel oil filter core on the oil tank for any dirt, and clean or replace it if
necessary.
2. Check the fuel joint.
Check the fuel joint for cracks, leaks or damage. Replace it if necessary.