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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Latch Adjustment
A loose engine cover may rattle or
allow water to enter. Check whether
the engine cover fits properly and
adjust if necessary.
Engine Cover Clearance
Inspection
FRONT
INSPEC~ION POINT
REAR
I
Q
i
(4.8 -
5.8'mm)
in
P
INSPECTION POINT
With the engine cover in place,
measure the clearance between the
engine cover and the engine
undercase at the latch.
Specified engine cover clearance:
0.19
-
0.23
in
(4.8
-
5.8 mm)
If the clearance is outside the
specified range, adjust the cover lock
bolt.
Cover Lock Bolt Adjustment
1. Remove the engine cover.
I
I
NUT
COVER LOCK BOLT
2. Loosen or tighten the nuts on the
front and/or side cover lock bolts,
and move the bolt (s) as necessary
to obtain the specified engine
cover clearance.
3. After adjustment, install the engine
cover securely.
4.
Recheck the engine cover
clearance, and readjust if necessary.
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