MAINTENANCE
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Inspection And Maintenance Schedule
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine.
• Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks.
• Check outboard for tightness on transom.
• Check steering system for binding or loose components.
• Visually check steering link rod fasteners for proper tightness. See Steering Link Rod Fasteners.
• Check propeller blades for damage.
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 and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gearcase 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 plugs at first 100 hours or first year. After that, inspect spark plugs every 100 hours or once
yearly. Replace spark plugs as needed. See Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.
• Replace fuel filter. See Fuel System.
• Replace compressor air intake filter. See Compressor Air Intake Filter.
• Inspect alternator belt. See Alternator Belt Inspection.
• Check corrosion control anodes. Check more frequently when used in salt water. See Corrosion Control
Anodes.
• Drain and replace gearcase lubricant. See Gearcase Lubrication.
• Check power trim fluid. See Checking Power Trim Fluid.
• Inspect battery. See Battery Inspection.
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Lubricate splines on the driveshaft and shift shaft.
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• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Check cowl seals to make sure seals are intact and not damaged.
• Check internal cowl sound reduction foam (if equipped) to make sure foam is intact and not damaged.
• Check that the intake silencer (if equipped) is in place.
• Check that the idle relief muffler (if equipped) is in place.
• Check for loose hose clamps and rubber boots (if equipped) on the air intake assembly.
EVERY 300 HOURS OF USE OR THREE YEARS
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Replace water pump impeller (more often if overheating occurs or reduced water pressure is noted).
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Replace the two in‑line oil filters located in the air compressor oil return lines.
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BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE
• Refer to Storage procedure. See Storage section.
Flushing The Cooling System
Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt, polluted, or muddy water.
This will help prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the internal water passages.
1. These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
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