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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 .......................4-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-9
Replacement parts ................................4-9
Maintenance chart ..............................4-10
Greasing...............................................4-11
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ...4-12
Checking fuel system .........................4-14
Inspecting fuel filter ............................4-15
Adjusting idling speed .......................4-16
Changing engine oil............................4-17
Checking timing belt...........................4-19
Replacing fuse.....................................4-20
Checking wiring and connectors.......4-20
Exhaust leakage ..................................4-20
Water leakage......................................4-20
Checking power tilt system................4-21
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.....................4-29
Cleaning cooling-water passages .....4-30
Motor exterior .....................................4-31
Coating the boat bottom ....................4-31
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