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SPARK PLUG INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explosion caused by damaged
spark plug boots (a). Damaged spark plug boots can emit sparks. Sparks
can ignite fuel vapors under the engine cowl. To avoid damaging spark
plug boots, do not use any sharp object or metal tool such as pliers,
screwdriver, etc. to remove spark plug boots.
1 Remove the spark plug boots (a) by twisting the rubber boots slightly and pull
off.
2 Remove the spark plugs to inspect. Replace spark plug if electrode is worn or
the insulator is rough, cracked, broken, blistered or fouled.
3 Set the spark plug gap. See Specification Chart in General Information Section.
4 Before reinstalling spark plugs, clean away dirt on the spark plug seats. Install
plugs finger tight, and tighten 1/4 turn or torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m).
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TIMING BELT INSPECTION
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Inspect the timing belt and have it replaced by an authorized dealer if any of
the following conditions are found.
a. Cracks in the back of the belt or in the base of the belt teeth.
b. Excessive wear at the roots of the cogs.
c. Rubber portion swollen by oil.
d. Belt surfaces roughened.
e. Signs of wear on edges or outer surfaces of belt.
f. Stretching by 0.39 in. (10mm) or more when belt is pushed in with your
finger.
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EXTERIOR CARE
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Your outboard is protected with a durable baked enamel finish. Clean and wax
often using marine cleaners and waxes.
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Capacity
One U.S. Quart (1 Liter).
Oil Changing Procedure
1 Lock the outboard in the full tilt up position.
2 Position inboard so the drain hole (a) is facing downward.
3 Remove drain plug and drain engine oil into an appropriate container.
4 After the initial oil has been drained, Temporarily reinstall the drain plug.
Disengage the tilt lock and lower the outboard. Wait a minute to allow the
remining oil that was trapped in the engine to return to the drain. Return
outboard to the full tilt position and drain the remaining oil.
5 Lubricate the seal on the drain plug with oil and reinstall.
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Changing Oil Filter
6 Place a rag or towel below the oil filter to absorb any spilled oil.
7 Unscrew old filter by turning the filter to the left (a).
8 Clean the mounting base. Apply film of clean oil to filter gasket. Do not use
grease. Screw new filter on until gasket contacts base, then tighten 3/4 to 1
turn.
Oil Filling
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Be sure that the outboard is upright (not tilted)
when checking oil.
Remove the oil fill cap and refill with one U.S. Quart (1 Liter) of oil. Reinstall the oil
fill cap.
Idle engine for five minutes and check for leaks. Stop engine and check oil level
on dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
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