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GEARCASE
Draining
WARNING
Gearcase lubricant may be under pressure
and/or hot if plug is removed from recently
operated outboard. Take precaution to
avoid injury.
Remove the lubricant level plug, then the lubricant
drain/fill plug. Allow the lubricant to drain from the
gearcase into a suitable container.
1. Lubricant level plug
2. Lubricant drain/fill plug
Inspection
Inspect the lubricant for metal chips. The pres-
ence of metal fuzz usually indicates normal wear
of the gears, bearings, and shafts within the gear-
case. Metal chips might indicate extensive inter-
nal damage.
Inspect the lubricant for water contamination.
Water in the lubricant can be milky in appearance.
However, normal aeration can also cause the
same appearance.
To check for water contamination, drain some of
the lubricant into a suitable glass container. Allow
the drained oil to settle for a minimum of one hour
to determine whether there is an abnormal
amount of water in the oil. Some gearcase lubri-
cants are designed to mix with a volume percent-
age
of
water
from
condensation within the gearcase.
1
2
001825
normal
water
vapor
Overheated lubricant will give the lubricant a black
color and burned odor.
Internal gearcase inspection is recommended
when lubricant is contaminated or shows signs of
failure.
Filling
Place the engine upright on a level surface.
Remove the lubricant level plug and the lubricant
drain/fill plug.
Slowly fill the gearcase with Evinrude/Johnson
HPF XR gearcase lubricant until it appears at the
oil level hole. Filling the gearcase too quickly can
cause air pockets within the gearcase, causing
the gearcase to not fill completely. The gearcase
oil capacity is approximately 8 fl. oz. (230 ml).
Clean the plug seal area. Install and tighten the
lubricant level plug with a new seal, then install
and tighten the lubricant drain/fill plug with a new
seal.
Water Intake Screens
Inspect the condition of the water intake screens.
Clean or replace as needed.
MAINTENANCE
GEARCASE
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