Predelivery check
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Predelivery check
To make the delivery process smooth and efficient, complete the predelivery checks as explained in
the following procedures.
Item Procedures See
Engine oil level
Check the oil level using the dipstick.
Oil is not at the proper level
Add or extract engine oil.
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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 cha
rge the battery.
Cooling water pilot
hole
Start the engine. —
Check that the cooling water is d
ischarged from the cooling water
pilot hole.
Not discharged Chec
k the cooling system.
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Main switch/stop
sw
itch
Check that the engine starts when the engine start switch is
tur
ned to START.
Out of specification Chec
k the engine start switch.
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Start the engine. Check that the engine stops when the engine
star
t switch is turned to OFF.
Out of specification Chec
k the engine start switch.
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Engine shut-off
sw
itch
Check that the engine stops when the clip is removed from the
engine shut-off
switch.
Out of specification Chec
k the engine shut-off switch.
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Fuel line
Check the fuel line connection.
Disconnected Conne
ct.
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Check all the fuel lines for leakage.
Leaking Chec
k the related parts.
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Gear oil level
Check the gear oil level.
Below the proper level
Add the recommended gear oil.
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Shift and throttle
oper
ation
Check that the gear shift operates smoothly when the remote
con
trol lever or gear shift lever is moved from the N position to the
F or R position.
Not smooth Adju
st the shift cable joints or check the related
parts.
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Check that the throttle operates smoothly when the remote con-
trol lever is moved from the F or R position to the fully open posi-
tion (remote control model).
Check that the throttle operates smoothly when the throttle grip is
tur
ned to the fully open position (tiller handle model).
Not smooth
Adjust the throttle cable joints or check the related
parts.
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Outboard motor
mou
nting height
Check the outboard motor mounting height.
Improper Adjust.
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