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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Routine inspection and maintenance is nec-
essary to prolong outboard life. The following
chart provides guidelines for inspection and
maintenance to be performed by an autho-
rized Dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing.
IMPORTANT: Outboards used in rental, com-
mercial, or other high hour applications re-
quire more frequent inspections and
maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating
and environmental conditions.
(1) Whichever comes first. Certain conditions
may require more frequent inspection and
maintenance.
(2) Annually in salt water applications – Refer to
Service on page 55.
(3) Emission-related component. Refer to Owner
Responsibility on page 52, Product
Warranty Information on page 73 and, if
applicable, California Emission Control
Warranty Statement on page 80.
(4)Replace boat-mounted fuel filter annually.
Refer to Boat-Mounted Fuel Filters on
page 68.
Description
Dealer Maintenance Every 300 Hours or 3 Years
(1)
Customer Inspections Every 100 Hours or Annually
(1)
Engine Care Product
Action
Anodes (corrosion protection) Check condition
(1), (2)
Covers
Wash and wax, repair scratches
Electrical and ignition wires Inspect for wear or chafing
Engine to transom mounting
hardware
Inspect, re-torque
Fasteners
Inspect for loosened components
Fuel and oil system
Inspect
Fuel filter
(4)
Replace
Gearcase lubricant
Replace
A
Grease fittings
(2)
Lubricate
C
Muffler foam
Inspect, replace if necessary
(40–90 HP models)
Oil Filter
Replace
(V4 & V6 models)
Power trim & tilt system
Check fluid level
Propeller shaft splines
(2)
Inspect and lubricate
B
Service codes
Access EMM, check for and resolve any codes
Spark plugs
(3)
Replace
(3)
Starter pinion shaft
Inspect and lubricate
(electric start models)
D
Steering system
Inspect and lubricate
C
Thermostat and pressure valve
(3)
Inspect
(3)
Throttle and shift cables
Inspect
Water pump
Replace
A. HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant in high performance or commercial applications
B. Evinrude Biodegradable TNT Fluid
C. Triple-Guard Grease
D. Starter Bendix Lube ONLY, P/N 337016
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