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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emergency Starting...................................................................70
Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................73
EPA Emissions..........................................................................73
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................74
Flushing the Cooling System.....................................................76
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...........................................78
Battery Inspection .....................................................................78
Exterior Care..............................................................................79
Fuel System...............................................................................79
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.....................................................80
Corrosion Control Anode ..........................................................82
Propeller Replacement .............................................................82
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models ...............................84
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement..................................85
Timing Belt Inspection...............................................................86
Changing Engine Oil .................................................................87
Lubrication Points .....................................................................88
Gearcase Lubrication................................................................. 92
Checking Power Tilt Fluid..........................................................94
Submerged Outboard................................................................94
Storage
Storage Preparation................................................................... 95
Protecting External Outboard Components...............................96
Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................96
Gearcase...................................................................................96
Positioning Outboard For Storage.............................................97
Battery Storage..........................................................................97
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine (Electric Start Models)
...................................................................................................99
Engine Will Not Start..................................................................99
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