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Maintenance interval chart
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Use the following chart as a guideline for general maintenance.
Adjust the maintenance intervals according to the operating conditions of the outboard motor.
NOTE:
When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water
after each use.
NOTE:
When using lead or high-sulfur gasoline, checking valve clearance may be required more frequently
than every 500 hours.
Item Remarks
Initial Every
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10 hours
(1 month)
50 hours
(3 months)
100 hours
(6 months)
200 hours
(1 year)
Anodes (external) Check/replace 3-14
Anodes (internal) Check/replace 3-14
Battery Check/charge 3-14
Cooling water passages Clean 3-8
Top cowling Check 3-3
Fuel filter
(can be disassembled)
Check/replace 3-3
Fuel system Check 3-3
Gear oil Change 3-12
Lubrication points Lubricate 3-15
Engine idle speed
(EFI models)
Check/adjust 3-8
PCV (Pressure Control Valve) Check 5-39
Power trim and tilt unit Check 3-11
Propeller and cotter pin Check/replace 3-13
Shift link/shift cable Check/adjust 3-10
Thermostat Check 3-7
Throttle link/throttle cable/
throttle pick-up timing
Check/adjust 3-8
Water pump Check 6-9
Engine oil Check/change 3-4
Oil filter Change 3-5
Spark plugs Clean/adjust/
replace
3-6
Timing belt Check/replace 3-6
Item Remarks
Every
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500 hours
(2.5 years)
1,000 hours
(5 years)
Timing belt Replace 5-13
Valve clearance (DOHC) Check/adjust 5-10
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