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tilled water.
3.
Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di-
rect sunlight.
4.
Once a month, check the specific gravity
of the electrolyte and recharge as re-
quired to prolong battery life.
Cleaning the outboard motor
After use, wash the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling
system with fresh water.
NOTE:
For cooling system flushing instructions, see
page 41.
Checking painted surface of motor
Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-
ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are
more likely to corrode. If necessary, clean
and paint the areas. A touch-up paint is avail-
able from your Outboards dealer.
Periodic maintenance
WARNING
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you or the owner is not famil-
iar with machine servicing, this work
should be done by your Outboards dealer or
other qualified mechanic.
Replacement parts
If replacement parts are necessary, use only
genuine Outboards parts or parts of the same
type and of equivalent strength and materi-
als. Any part of inferior quality may malfunc-
tion, and the resulting loss of control could
endanger the operator and passengers.
Outboards genuine parts and accessories are
available from your Outboards dealer.
Maintenance
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