CHK
ADJ
Periodic checks and adjustments
3-13
62Y5A11
4. Install the check screw, and then tighten
it to the specified torque.
Replacing the gear oil
1. Tilt the outboard motor up slightly.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain screw
1
, remove the drain screw, then the
check screw
2
to drain the oil.
3. Check the oil for metal, discoloration, and
viscosity. Check the internal parts of the
lower case if necessary.
4. Insert the gear oil tube or gear oil pump
into the drain hole and slowly fill the gear
oil until oil flows out of the check hole and
no air bubbles are visible.
5. Install the check screw, quickly install the
drain screw, and then tighten them to the
specified torque.
T
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Check screw:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.1 ft·lb)
Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil
SAE: 90
Oil quantity:
0.61 L (0.64 US qt, 0.54 Imp qt)