GB
EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
..................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR
...........................4-13
Trailering outboard motor ..................4-13
Transporting outboard when
unmounted.........................................4-15
Storing outboard motor ......................4-15
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
.................4-23
Replacement parts.............................4-23
Maintenance chart .............................4-25
Greasing ............................................4-29
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug.....4-31
Checking fuel system.........................4-35
Inspecting fuel filter............................4-37
Inspecting idling speed ......................4-39
Changing engine oil ...........................4-41
Replacing fuse ...................................4-45
Checking wiring and connectors........4-45
Exhaust leakage ................................4-45
Water leakage....................................4-45
Checking power tilt system ................4-47
Checking propeller.............................4-49
Changing gear oil...............................4-53
Cleaning fuel tank ..............................4-57
Inspecting and replacing anode(s).....4-59
Checking battery
(for electric start models) ...................4-61
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-67
Cleaning cooling-water passages......4-67
Checking top cowling.........................4-69
Motor exterior.....................................4-69
Coating the boat bottom ....................4-71
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