EMK00010
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-4
Trailering outboard motor...................4-4
Storing outboard motor ......................4-6
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 ......4-16
Exhaust leakage..................................4-16
Water leakage .....................................4-16
Greasing ..............................................4-17
Checking propeller; shear pin and
cotter pin .............................................4-20
Changing gear oil...............................4-23
Cleaning fuel tank...............................4-24
Inspecting and replacing anodes......4-25
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-25
Motor exterior.....................................4-26
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-26
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