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PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK LIST
Check all items on the following list. Refer to the Owner's Manual or Shop Manual for the specifications and the
detailed procedures. Test every unit to be sure it is functioning properly.
On land
EXTERNAL APPEARANCE
Check for paint scratches; touch up if necessary.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
Check for correct installation location.
Check outboard motor for correct installation height.
Make sure the motor mounting bolts are tight.
Check to be sure sealant has been supplied to the transom mounting bolt holes.
GEAR OIL
Check for proper gear oil level. Make sure the oil level and drain plugs are tight.
OIL CAPACITY: 1.47
Recommended oil: SAE # 90 gear oil
Use gear oil that meets or exceeds the requirement for API Service Classification GL-4 or GL-5.
FUEL SYSTEM
Be sure fuel lines are connected securely.
Make sure the fuel tank is full of fresh gasoline.
Check for fuel leaks. If necessary, repair immediately.
STEERING SYSTEM
Check the steering system for smooth operation.
Make sure the outboard motor does not interfere with the steering cable and/or link arm, control
cables, wire harness etc. when the steering wheel is turned full left and full right and with the motor
in all tilt positions.
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
Check the remote control for proper operation.
Make sure the control lever selects the forward, neutral, and the reverse gears.
Check for full throttle capability.
Check to be sure the throttle operates smoothly with the remote control lever at full throttle
position. On side-surface mount controls, the choke fast idle lever must be in the idle position.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check the wire harnesses for proper connections.
Check the battery connections for correct polarity and tightness.
Make sure the battery is fully charged and installed securely.
Make sure the meters, indicators and switches are connected correctly.
TILT MECHANISM
Push the power trim/tilt switch and make sure the outboard motor tilts up and down smoothly.
Check for the tilt motor noise while tilting up or down.
Tilt down the outboard motor and check to see that the trim meter functions and indicates
"DOWN".
Operate the steering with the outboard motor in the tilt-down position, and check to be sure that
the cables, harnesses, etc. do not interfere with the outboard motor.
Tilt up the outboard motor to the full tilt-up position and check the power trim/tilt oil level.
Check the manual tilt valve for proper function.
Make sure the tilt stopper sets in the lock position at full tilt-up position.
ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil level.
Engine oil capacity: 7.6
Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirement for API Service Classification SG
or Higher.
Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SG or
Higher.
ALL NUTS, BOLTS & OTHER FASTENERS
Check security and tighten if necessary.
(1.55 US qt, 1.29 Imp qt)
(8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
BF175D/BF200D/BF225D/BF250D
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