1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 60 degrees LV Service Manual, P/N 508286, Page 27Get this manual
"" 8Ifthe engine is removed from the boat, carefully store with the engine the special locknuts and lockbolts used to attach the remote steering, shift, and throttle systemsThese 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 control9Inspect the entire boat steering system for damage due
ill to corrosion, aging, lack of maintenance, or abuseInspect
mechanical steering cables for deterioration or cracksInspect power steering models for fluid leaks or other external signs of problemsFollow equipment manufacturer's maintenance and lubrication recommendations when servicing the steering system
10Remove the battery and check its condition and water level, then chargeStore it in cool, dry place, out of direct sunlightCheck the water level and charge periodically during storageRefer to Section for battery maintenance information11Service the boat fuel filter following instructions on canister12Clean and inspect VRO oil reservoir and VRO pickup filterReplace filter if it is damaged or contaminated 13Remove propeller and check for damageA slightly bent propeller blade can hardly be noticed but will affect the performance of the engineClean the propeller shaft and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard grease14Drain and refill the gearcaseLubricate the engineSee Lubrication, this section15Check the engine carefullyMake sure screws and nuts are tightReplace damaged or worn parts