6C13G11
CHK
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Periodic checks and adjustments
Special service tools .....................................................................................3-1
Maintenance interval chart............................................................................3-2
Top cowling ....................................................................................................3-3
Checking the top cowling...........................................................................3-3
Fuel system ....................................................................................................3-3
Checking the fuel joint and fuel hoses (fuel joint-to-fuel injector) ..............3-3
Checking the fuel filter ...............................................................................3-3
Power unit.......................................................................................................3-3
Checking the engine oil level.....................................................................3-3
Changing the engine oil using an oil changer............................................3-4
Changing the engine oil by draining it .......................................................3-4
Replacing the oil filter ................................................................................3-5
Checking the timing belt ............................................................................3-6
Replacing the timing belt ...........................................................................3-6
Checking the spark plugs ..........................................................................3-8
Checking the thermostat............................................................................3-9
Checking the cooling water passage.......................................................3-10
Control system.............................................................................................3-10
Checking the engine idle speed ..............................................................3-10
Adjusting the throttle link and throttle cable.............................................3-10
Checking the gear shift operation............................................................3-12
Bracket unit ..................................................................................................3-13
Checking the power trim and tilt operation ..............................................3-13
Checking the hydro tilt unit operation ......................................................3-13
Checking the power trim and tilt fluid level ..............................................3-14
Lower unit.....................................................................................................3-14
Checking the gear oil level ......................................................................3-14
Changing the gear oil ..............................................................................3-15
Checking the lower unit for air leakage ...................................................3-15
Checking the propeller.............................................................................3-16
General..........................................................................................................3-16
Checking the anodes...............................................................................3-16
Checking the battery................................................................................3-17
Lubricating the outboard motor................................................................3-18