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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
3 Install the upper oil plug, and then
remove oil tube nozzle and install
the lower oil plug.
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Do not reuse oil plug gasket. Always
use new gasket and tighten oil plug
properly to prevent entry of water
into lower unit.
Note
If water in the oil, giving it a milky colored
appearance. Contact your dealer.
Note
Use only genuine or recommended
gear oil or, if not available, an API
(American Petroleum Institute) oil grade
of GL5 SAE #80 – SAE #90.
Required volume :
10
M60C/70C
approx. 700 mL (23.60 U.S. fluid oz)
M90A2/120A2/140A2
approx. 900 mL (30.40 U.S. fluid oz)
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Checking and Refilling Oil in the
Power Trim & Tilt Unit.
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Oil level
Check the oil level of the reservoir tank
as shown below while the tank is kept
in a vertical position. Tilt the engine up
to check the oil level.
Remove the oil cap by turning counter-
clockwise, then check if the oil level
reaches the bottom line of the cap hole.
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• Be sure that outboard motor is
secured to transom or service
stand, or accidental drop or fall
of outboard motor could lead to
severe personal injury.
• Be sure to lock outboard motor
if it is tilted up, or accidental fall
of outboard motor could lead to
severe personal injury.
• Do not go under outboard motor
tilted up and locked, or accidental
fall of outboard motor could lead
to severe personal injury.
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Do not fully unscrew the oil plug with
the engine tilted down. Pressurized
oil in the oil tank may spurt out.