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EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................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
Greasing...............................................4-12
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ...4-14
Checking top cowling .........................4-15
Checking fuel system .........................4-16
Inspecting fuel filter ............................4-17
Inspecting idling speed ......................4-18
Changing engine oil............................4-19
Replacing fuse.....................................4-21
Checking wiring and connectors.......4-22
Exhaust leakage ..................................4-22
Water leakage......................................4-22
Checking power trim and tilt
system ..................................................4-23
Checking propeller..............................4-24
Changing gear oil................................4-26
Cleaning fuel tank ...............................4-28
Inspecting and replacing anode(s)....4-29
Checking battery .................................4-30
Checking bolts and nuts.....................4-32
Cleaning cooling-water passages .....4-33
Motor exterior .....................................4-34
Coating the boat bottom ....................4-34
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