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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 ......................4-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-8
Replacement parts ...............................4-8
Maintenance chart................................4-9
Greasing ..............................................4-10
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-11
Checking top cowling ........................4-12
Checking fuel system.........................4-13
Inspecting fuel filter ...........................4-14
Inspecting idling speed......................4-16
Changing engine oil...........................4-17
Replacing fuse ....................................4-19
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-20
Exhaust leakage..................................4-20
Water leakage .....................................4-20
Checking power trim and tilt
system .................................................4-21
Checking propeller .............................4-22
Changing gear oil ...............................4-24
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-25
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-27
Checking battery.................................4-28
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-31
Motor exterior.....................................4-31
Cleaning cooling-water passages....4-31
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-32
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