GB
EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-6
Trailering outboard motor ...................4-6
Storing outboard motor .......................4-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE....................4-12
Replacement parts..............................4-12
Maintenance chart ..............................4-13
Greasing...............................................4-15
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ...4-17
Checking top cowling .........................4-18
Checking fuel system .........................4-19
Inspecting fuel filter ............................4-20
Inspecting idling speed ......................4-21
Changing engine oil............................4-22
Replacing fuse.....................................4-24
Checking wiring and connectors.......4-25
Exhaust leakage ..................................4-25
Water leakage......................................4-25
Checking power tilt system................4-26
Checking propeller..............................4-27
Changing gear oil................................4-29
Cleaning fuel tank ...............................4-30
Inspecting and replacing anode(s)....4-32
Checking battery .................................4-33
Checking bolts and nuts.....................4-36
Cleaning cooling-water passages .....4-36
Motor exterior .....................................4-37
Coating the boat bottom....................4-38
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