INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 47
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*1: Have this handled by your dealer.
*2:In USA, you have to use EPA approved part.
*3:Equipped for US and CANADA model.
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ENON00030-0
Note
Your outboard motor should receive careful, and complete inspection at 300 hours. This is the
best time for major maintenance procedures to be carried out.
ENOM00091-B
Engine oil replacement
ENOW00091-0
You may be injured due to high engine tem-
peratures if you fill engine oil just after stop-
ping. Changing engine oil should be done
after the engine has been cooled.
ENOW00092-C
z Do not overfill engine oil, or engine oil
could leak and/or engine could be dam-
aged. If engine oil level is over upper limit
marks of oil gauge, drain oil to level lower
than upper limit.
z Be sure that outboard motor is in upright
and level position when checking or
changing oil.
z Wipe off engine oil well immediately if
spilled and dispose of it in accordance
with local fire prevention and environ-
ment protection regulations.
ENOW00090-0
Use of engine oils that do not meet these
requirements will result in reduced engine
life, and other engine problems.
ENOW00933-0
Engine oil mixed with dust or water will dra-
matically shorten the life of the engine.
To change engine oil:
Be sure to use recommended engine oil
(see page 13).
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool in
a vertical position.
2. Put a oil drain pan under the oil drain
screw.
3. Remove the oil drain screw and com-
pletely drain oil from the engine.
Bolts and Nuts
zzz
Retighten.
Sliding and Rotating Parts
Grease Nipples
zzzz
Apply and pump in grease.
Outer Equipment
zzzz
Check for corrosion.
Anode
zzz
Check for corrosion and defor-
mation.
Replace if nec-
essary.
Description
Inspection intervals
Inspection procedure Remarks
First 20
hours of 1
month
Every 50
hours of 3
months
Every 100
hours of 6
months
Every 200
hours of 1
year
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