AFTER EACH USE
• Flush out the outboard cooling system if operating in salt or polluted
water. See Flushing the Cooling System.
• Wash off all salt deposits with fresh water if operating in salt water.
EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE YEARLY, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
• Lubricate all lubrication points. Lubricate more frequently when used in
salt water. See Lubrication Points.
• Replace spark plug at first 100 hours or first year. After that, inspect spark
plug every 100 hours or once yearly. Replace spark plug as needed. See
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.
•
Drain and replace gearcase lubricant. See Gearcase Lubrication.
• Check corrosion control anode. Check more frequently when used in salt
water. See Corrosion Control Anodes.
•
Lubricate splines on the drive shaft.
1.
•
Replace water pump impeller.
1.
• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE
•
Refer to Storage procedure. See Storage section.
Top Cowl Removal And Installation
REMOVAL
1. Open cowl latches on both sides of cowl.