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EMU00317
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-3
Trailering outboard motor...................4-3
Storing outboard motor ......................4-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-9
Replacement parts ...............................4-9
Maintenance chart..............................4-10
Greasing ..............................................4-11
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...4-12
Checking fuel system.........................4-14
Inspecting fuel filter ...........................4-15
Changing engine oil...........................4-16
Checking timing belt ..........................4-18
Replacing fuse ....................................4-19
Checking wiring and connectors ......4-20
Exhaust leakage..................................4-20
Water leakage .....................................4-20
Checking power trim and tilt
system .................................................4-20
Checking propeller .............................4-22
Changing gear oil ...............................4-24
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ...4-26
Checking battery.................................4-27
Checking bolts and nuts ....................4-29
Cleaning cooling-water passages.....4-30
Motor exterior.....................................4-31
Coating the boat bottom ...................4-31
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