2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the motor operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals should be judged by number of hours or months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing should be performed on outboard motors that are used under severe conditions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
I : Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary T : Tighten R : Replace
NOTE:
OIL CHANGE REMINDER SYSTEM
• Refer to page 3-32 for function and operation.
• See page 2-5 for reset information.
Interval
Item to be serviced
Every 50 hrs.
or 3 months
Every 100 hrs.
or 6 months
Every 200 hrs.
or 12 months
Spark plug IR
Breather Hose & Fuel line
III
Replace every 2 years.
Engine oil [NOTE] RR
Gear oil RR
Lubrication III
Anodes & Bonding wires III
Battery III
Fuel mixture check
(O
2
feedback)
Perform every 2 years.
Engine oil filter
Low pressure fuel filter
Replace every 400 hours or 2 years.
High pressure fuel filter Replace every 1000 hours.
Ignition timing I
Idle Speed I
Tappet clearance I
Water pump I
Propeller nut & pin II
Bolt & Nuts TT
R
Water pump impeller R
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Initial 20 hrs.
or 1 month
I
R
R
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R
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