PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to
keep the motor operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals should be judged by number of hours or months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing should be performed on outboard motors that are used under severe conditions.
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item to be serviced
SPARK PLUG
BREATHER HOSE AND FUEL LINE
ENGINE OIL
GEAR OIL
LUBRICATION
ANODES
ENGINE OIL FILTER
FUEL FILTER
IGNITION TIMING
CARBURETOR
IDLE SPEED
VALVE CLEARANCE
WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP IMPELLER
PROPELLER NUT AND PIN
BOLTS AND NUTS
I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary T: Tighten R: Replace
2-2
Interval Initial 10 hrs.
or 1 month
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Every 50 hrs.
Every 100 hrs.
or 3 months
or 6 months
with
SAE 10W-40
I
Replace every 2 years
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I
Replace every 400 hours or 2 years
Every 200 hrs.
or 12 months
with Ultra
4-Stroke Oil
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R
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R
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