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Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATION DATA.............................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-4
Trailering outboard motor...................4-4
Storing outboard motor ......................4-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE....................4-10
Replacement parts .............................4-10
Maintenance chart..............................4-11
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug..4-12
Checking fuel system.........................4-14
Inspecting fuel filter ...........................4-15
Adjusting idling speed.......................4-16
Checking water drain under
engine oil tank ....................................4-17
Replacing fuse ...................................4-18
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-18
Exhaust leakage..................................4-18
Water leakage .....................................4-18
Greasing ..............................................4-19
Checking propeller .............................4-22
Changing gear oil ...............................4-24
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-25
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-26
Checking battery.................................4-27
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-30
Motor exterior.....................................4-30
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-30
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