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Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATION DATA.............................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-5
Trailering outboard motor...................4-5
Storing outboard motor ......................4-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE....................4-10
Replacement parts .............................4-10
Maintenance chart..............................4-11
Greasing ..............................................4-12
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-13
Checking fuel system.........................4-15
Cleaning fuel filter ..............................4-16
Adjusting idling speed.......................4-17
Checking water drain under
engine oil tank ....................................4-18
Replacing fuse ....................................4-19
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-19
Exhaust leakage..................................4-19
Water leakage .....................................4-19
Checking power trim and tilt
system .................................................4-20
Checking propeller .............................4-21
Changing gear oil...............................4-23
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-24
Inspecting and replacing anode .......4-25
Checking battery.................................4-26
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-28
Motor exterior.....................................4-29
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-29
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