EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUT-
BOARD MOTOR ................................... 4-7
Trailering outboard motor ................... 4-7
Storing outboard motor ....................... 4-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................ 4-11
Replacement parts ............................ 4-11
Maintenance chart ............................ 4-12
Greasing ........................................... 4-13
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug .... 4-14
Checking fuel system ........................ 4-16
Inspecting fuel filter ........................... 4-17
Adjusting idling speed ....................... 4-20
Replacing fuse .................................. 4-21
Checking wiring and connectors ....... 4-21
Exhaust leakage ............................... 4-21
Water leakage ................................... 4-21
Checking power trim and tilt system . 4-22
Checking propeller ............................ 4-23
Changing gear oil .............................. 4-25
Cleaning fuel tank ............................. 4-26
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) .... 4-27
Checking battery ............................... 4-28
Checking bolts and nuts ................... 4-31
Checking top cowling ........................ 4-31
Motor exterior .................................... 4-31
Coating the boat bottom ................... 4-32
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