Lower unit
Checking the gear oil level
1 Fully tilt the outboard motor down.
2. Remove the check screw 1, and then
check the gear oil level in the lower case.
Changing the gear oil
1. Fully tilt the outboard motor down.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain screw
1, remove the drain screw, then the
check screw 2 and let the oil drain com-
pletely.
3. Check the oil for metal and discoloration,
and its viscosity. Check the internal parts
of the lower case if necessary.
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9
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5
4
3
2
1
3. Turn the throttle stop screw 2 in direc-
tion a or b until the specified engine idle
speed is obtained.
NOTE:
9 To increase the idle speed, turn the throttle
stop screw in direction a.
9 To decrease the idle speed, turn the throttle
stop screw in direction b.
4. If the specified engine idle speed cannot
be obtained, adjust the throttle cable(s).
Bracket
Checking the tilt operation
1. Fully tilt the outboard motor up and down
a few times and check the entire tilt range
for smooth operation.