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
Interval
Initial 20 hrs.
or 1 month
Every 50 hrs.
or 3 months
Every 100 hrs.
or 6 months
Every 200 hrs.
or 12 months
Item to be serviced
Spark plug —— I R
Breather Hose and Fuel line
IIII
Replace every 2 years.
Engine oil R—R R
Gear oil R—R R
Lubrication —III
Anodes and bonding wire —III
Battery —III
Bolts and nuts T—T T
Engine oil filter R——R
Fuel filter
—III
Replace every 400 hours or 2 years.
Valve clearance I——I
Timing belt
——— I
Replace every 4 years.
Carburetor I—I I
Propeller nut and pin I—I I
Water pump ——— I
Water pump impeller ——— R
Idle speed I——I
Ignition timing ——— I