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General periodic maintenance
General periodic maintenance
Item Procedures See
Anodes
Check the anodes.
Eroded (1/2 or more worn out) Replace.
Adhered grease, oil, paint, or scales Clean.
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Battery
Check the battery electrolyte level.
Below the minimum level mark Add distilled water.
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Check the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Below specification Fully charge the battery.
Cooling water inlet
Check the cooling water inlet.
Clogged Clean.
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Cooling water pilot
hole
Start the engine. —
Check that the cooling water is discharged from the cooling water
pilot hole.
Not discharged Check the cooling system.
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Engine idle speed Check the engine idle speed. 10-13
Engine oil
Check the oil level using the dipstick.
Not at the proper level Add or extract the engine oil.
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Check the engine oil.
Replacement interval has been exceeded/deterioration
Change.
Milky Overhaul the outboard motor.
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Oil filter Replace the oil filter. 10-16
Power switch
Engine start/stop but-
ton
Turn the power switch to ON, and then push the engine start/stop
switch. Check that the engine starts.
Out of specification Check the power switch or engine start/stop
switch.
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Start the engine. Check that the engine stops when the power
switch is pushed.
Out of specification Check the power switch.
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Start the engine. Check that the engine stops when the engine
start/stop switch is pushed.
Out of specification Check the engine start/stop switch.
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Engine shut-off
switch
Check that the engine stops when the clip is removed from the en-
gine shut-off switch.
Out of specification Check the engine shut-off switch.
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Exhaust guide
Exhaust manifold
Check the exhaust joint and exhaust guide.
Corroded/cracked/damaged Replace.
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