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ROUTINE SERVICE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary to prolong outboard life. The following chart provides
guidelines for inspection and maintenance to be performed by an authorized Dealer.
IMPORTANT:
Outboards used in rental, commercial, or other high hour applications require more fre-
quent inspections and maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating and environmental conditions.
Engine Monitor self-test and warning horn, check
Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, check operation
Controls, steering and tilting; check operation
Engine mounting hardware, re-tighten (40 ft. lbs.)
Fasteners, tighten any loosened components
Water intake screens, check condition
Cooling system; check water pump indicator / water pressure
Anticorrosion anodes, check condition
Gearcase, check condition
Propeller, check condition
Fuel and oil systems, inspect and repair leaks
Check battery connections and condition
Access EMM information, resolve any service codes
Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing
Fuel filter, replace
Oil filters, replace
Gearcase lubricant, replace
Spark plugs, inspect or replace
Thermostats, inspect and check operation
Grease fittings, lubricate
Power trim/tilt and fluid level, inspect
Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate
Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate
Control cables, inspect and adjust
Steering cable, inspect and lubricate
Water pump, inspect / replace
(1) Average recreational use. Commercial use, heavy use, or use in salt or polluted water requires more frequent inspection and maintenance.
(2) Emission-related component
(3) Annually in salt water applications
A
HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant
B
Power Trim/Tilt Fluid (Three ram hydraulic systems)
Biodegradeable TNT Fluid (Single ram hydraulic systems)
C
Triple-Guard Grease
D
Starter Bendix Lube Only
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Description
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(more often if water pressure loss or overheating occurs)
Engine
Care
Routine
Product
Inspection
A
C
B
C
D
C
Every 300 hours
or every three
(1)
years
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