INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
1
Check that the shift and throttle
function properly.
(Be sure to turn the propeller shaft
when checking the shift function or else
the shift linkage may be damaged.)
2
Check the electrolyte level, and
measure the voltage and specific
gravity of the battery.
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4. Pre-season check
Specific
Gravity at 20 °C
Terminal
Voltage (V)
Charge
Condition
1.120 10.5
Fully
discharged
1.160 11.1 1/4 charged
1.210 11.7 1/2 charged
1.250 12.0 3/4 charged
1.280 13.2 Fully charged
Notes
The following steps must be taken
when first using the engine after winter
storage.
1
Fill up the fuel tank completely with
25 liters (6.6 U.S. gals.)
Mixing ratio : Gasolne 25 : 1 Engine
oil
Use unleaded gasoline and genuine
Outboard Motor Oil. If this oil is
not available, use NMMA TC-W3
certified outboard motor oil.
2
Warm up the engine for 3 minutes
in the "NEUTRAL" position.
3
Run the engine for 5 minutes at the
slowest speed.
4
Run the engine for 10 minutes at
half speed.
In Steps
2
and
3
above, the oil
used for storage inside the engine
will be flushed out to assure optimum
performance.