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Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATION DATA...........................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR .............................4-3
Trailering outboard motor.................4-3
Storing outboard motor.....................4-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................4-8
Replacement parts .............................4-8
Maintenance chart..............................4-9
Cleaning and adjusting spark
plug....................................................4-10
Checking fuel system .......................4-12
Inspecting and replacing fuel
filter ...................................................4-13
Adjusting idling speed .....................4-14
Checking wiring and connectors.....4-15
Exhaust leakage................................4-15
Water leakage ...................................4-15
Greasing............................................4-16
Checking propeller; shear pin and
cotter pin ...........................................4-19
Changing gear oil .............................4-22
Cleaning fuel tank.............................4-23
Inspecting and replacing anode......4-24
Checking bolts and nuts ..................4-25
Motor exterior...................................4-25
Coating boat bottom ........................4-25
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