Gearcase Lu bricant
IMPORTANT: Always check the fill level of the
gearcase
lubricant prior to removing drain/fill plug.
A tie strap
can
be
used
to
check lubricant level.
Examine drained lubricant for excessive metal
fragments
and
for any indication of water
in
oil
(cloudy or milky appearance). Lubricant that
is
black
in
color with a burnt odor indicates worn,
overheated
oil. Pressure and vacuum check gear-
cases with apparent leaks. Repair
all
leaks.
Refer
to
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
on
p.
58
for service frequency and
recommended
lubricants.
Refer to LUBRICANT
on
p.
259 for complete
gearcase lubricant filling procedures.
1
Gearcase
Lubricant
1.
Drain/fill plugs
2.
Drain/fill hole
3.
Lubricant level hole
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REFILL the gearcase with Ultra-HPF Gearcase
Lubricant.
If Ultra-HPF Gearcase Lubricant
is
not available,
Hi
-
Vis
gearcase lubricant
can
be used
as
an
alter-
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
native; however, long term durability may be
affected with continued use.
IMPORTANT: The recommended gear lubri-
cants include special additives for marine applica-
tions.
Do
not use any automotive gear lubricants,
2-stroke or 4-stroke engine oil,
or
any other
oil
or
grease for gearcase
applications.
Propeller Shaft •
Debris from the water
can
become lodged around
propeller shaft. Frequent inspection
can
minimize
potential gearcase damage.
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WARNING
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When
servicing
the
propeller, always
shift
the
outboard
to
NEUTRAL position, and
twist
and remove all spark plug leads
so
the
engine
cannot be started aCCidentally.
Disconnect battery cables at battery
on
electric start
models
to
prevent accidental
starter engagement. Remove
the
battery
negative
(-)
cable
first
and the battery
positive
(+) cable last.
Remove propeller. Refer
to
PROPELLER
on
p.258.
Inspect bushing and blade surfaces. Replace
damaged or worn propellers.
Clean propeller
shaft. Inspect propeller shaft
seals. Replace damaged or worn seals.
1. Thrust bushing
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Apply Triple-Guard grease
to
entire length of pro-
peller shaft prior to installing propeller.
Reinstall propeller
hardware and propeller.
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