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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Perform the following checks before
and after use.
1. Daily Inspection
Item Points to Check Remedy
Fuel System
●
Check the amount of fuel in the tank.
●
Check for debris or water in the fuel filters.
●
Check the rubber hoses for fuel leakage.
Replenish
Clean or replace
Replace
Fuel Tank Cap
●
Check for crack, leakage, damage in the fuel tank cap.
●
Check for crack, damage in the gasket and teather.
●
Check for leakage at full close.
●
Check for ratchet performance.
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Engine Oil
●
Check the oil level. Fill oil
Electrical
Equipment
●
Check that the main switch functions normally.
●
Check that the battery electrolyte level and specific
gravity are normal.
●
Check for loose connections on the battery terminal.
●
Check that the stop switch functions normally and make
sure the lock plate is there.
●
Check cords for loose connections and damage.
●
Check the spark plugs for dirt, wear and carbon build-up.
Replace
Replenish or recharge
Retighten
Remedy or replace
Correct or replace
Clean or replace
Throttle System
●
Check carburetor linkage is working normaly when
turning the throttle grip.
Correct
Recoil Starter
●
Check the rope for wear and chafing.
●
Check the ratchet engagement.
Replace
Correct or replace
Clutch and
Propeller System
●
Check that the clutch engages correctly when operating
the shift lever.
●
Visually Check propeller for bent or damaged blades.
●
Check the propeller nut is tightened.
Adjust
Replace
Installation of
Motor
●
Check all the bolts attaching the motor to the boat.
●
Check the thrust rod installation.
Tighten
Power Tilt
●
Check working of the tilt up and down of the motor.
Cooling Water
●
Check that cooling water is discharged from the cooling
water check port after the engine has started.
Repair
Tools and Spares
●
Check that there are tools and spare parts for replacing
spark plugs, the propeller, etc.
●
Check that you have the spare rope.
Steering Devices
●
Check the operation of the steering handle. Repair
Other parts
●
Check if the anode is securely installed.
●
Check the anode for corrosion and deformation.
Repair if necessary
Replace
!
Do not use outboard motor on which any
abnormality is found during pre-operation
check, or it could go into trouble during
cruising potentially leading to accident.
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