1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507753, Page 41Get this manual
9 If the engine is removed from boat, carefully store the special locknuts and lockbolts used to attach the remote steering, shift, and throttle systems with the engineThese fasteners are made of special materials to resist weakening and rusting Do not substitute these fasteners with nuts and bolts which look the sameUsing the wrong nuts and bolts may result in sudden unexpected loss of engine control ill
10Inspect the entire boat steering system for damage due to corrosion, aging, lack of maintenance, or abuseInspect mechanical steering cables for deterioration or cracksInspect hydraulic steering models for fluid leaks or other external signs of problemsFollow equipment manufacturer's maintenance and lubrication recommendations when servicing the steering system
11 Remove battery and check its condition, water level, and chargeStore in cool, dry place, out of direct sunlightCheck the water level and charge periodically during storageRefer to Section for battery maintenance information 12If equipped, service the boat fuel filter following instructions on canister13Remove propeller and check for damageA slightly bent propeller blade can hardly be noticed but will affect the performance of the engineClean and lubricate the propeller shaft with OMC Triple-Guard grease 14Drain and refill gearcaseLubricate engineSee Lubrication, this section 15 Check engine carefullyMake sure screws and nuts are tight Replace damaged or worn parts