EMK00010
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-5
Trailering outboard motor...................4-5
Storing outboard motor ......................4-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE....................4-11
Replacement parts .............................4-11
Maintenance chart..............................4-12
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-13
Checking top cowling ........................4-14
Checking fuel system.........................4-15
Checking water in engine oil tank ....4-15
Inspecting fuel filter ...........................4-16
Inspecting idling speed......................4-18
Replacing fuse ...................................4-19
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-19
Exhaust leakage..................................4-19
Water leakage .....................................4-19
Greasing ..............................................4-20
Checking propeller .............................4-23
Checking power trim and tilt system
..4-25
Changing gear oil...............................4-26
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-27
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-28
Checking battery.................................4-29
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-32
Motor exterior.....................................4-32
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-32
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