Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP Service Manual page 42

ROUTINE SERVICE
LUBRICATION
Inspection
Inspect th e lu bricant a nd th e magnet s on the
plugs for metal chips. The presence of metal fuzz
can ind icate normal wear of the ge ars, be arings,
or shafts wit hin t he gea rcase. Met al chips can
indicate extensive internal damage.
Inspect the lub ricant for
Water can make the lubrican t milky in app ear-
ance. Ho wever, n ormal ae ration c an also c ause
the same appearance.
To che ck f or wa ter co ntamination, put lu bricant
into a glass con tainer. Allow the oil to se ttle for a
minimum of one hour to determine if there is an
abnormal amount of water in the oil.
If water is present, re fer to GEARCASE LEAK
TEST on p. 295.
Overheated lubricant will have a bla ck color and
burned odor.
Internal gearcase inspect ion is re commended
when lubricant is contaminated or shows signs of
failure.
Filling
Refer to the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on p. 16 for service freque ncy and
recommended lubricants.
Secure the gearcase in a vertical position.
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water cont amination.
Remove the lubricant level plug and th e lubricant
drain/fill plug.
Use Gearcase Filler, P/N 501882, to slowly fill the
gearcase with HPF PRO lu bricant thro ugh th e
drain/fill hole until it appears at the oil level hole.
Filling the gearcase too quickly
IMPORTANT:
can cause air pockets and th e gearcase may not
fill completely.
Clean plug seal area and install the lubricant level
plug and new seal, then the lubricant drain/fill plug
and new seal. Tighten plugs to a to rque of 60 to
84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
1. Lubricant level plug
2. Lubricant drain/fill plug
The recommende d gea r lubr i-
IMPORTANT:
cants are formulate d for marine a pplications. Do
not use automotive gear lubricants, engine oils, or
any other oil or grease.
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