EMK00010
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-3
Trailering outboard motor ...................4-3
Storing outboard motor .......................4-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-8
Raplacement parts ................................4-8
Maintenance chart ................................4-9
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ...4-10
Checking top cowling .........................4-11
Checking fuel system .........................4-12
Checking water trap under engine
oil tank..................................................4-12
Cleaning fuel filter...............................4-13
Inspecting idling speed ......................4-15
Replacing fuse.....................................4-16
Checking wiring and connectors.......4-16
Exhaust leakage ..................................4-16
Water leakage......................................4-16
Greasing...............................................4-17
Checking power trim and tilt system..4-18
Checking propeller..............................4-19
Changing gear oil................................4-21
Inspecting and replacing anode(s)....4-22
Checking battery .................................4-23
Checking bolts and nuts.....................4-27
Motor exterior .....................................4-27
Coating the boat bottom ....................4-27
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