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Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-3
Trailering outboard motor...................4-3
Storing outboard motor ......................4-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-9
Replacement parts ...............................4-9
Maintenance chart..............................4-10
Greasing ..............................................4-11
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-12
Checking top cowling ........................4-13
Checking fuel system.........................4-14
Cleaning fuel filter ..............................4-15
Inspecting idling speed......................4-16
Checking water in engine oil tank ....4-17
Replacing fuse ...................................4-18
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-18
Exhaust leakage..................................4-18
Water leakage .....................................4-18
Checking power trim and
tilt system ...........................................4-19
Checking propeller .............................4-20
Changing gear oil ...............................4-22
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-23
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-24
Checking battery.................................4-25
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-28
Motor exterior.....................................4-28
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-28
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