1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 31Get this manual
Preseason Service 1Check gearcase lubricationIf leakage is evident, gearcase seals may need attentionCheck lubricant level in power trim tilt reservoirSee Lubrication, this Section
2Apply light coating of OMC Electrical Grease to the ribbed portion of the spark plug ceramics and the opening of the spark plug covers Connect spark plug leadsMake sure spark plug boots are not cracked or torn
3Check water level in battery, then chargeWhile the battery is chargingthe acid solution inside the battery gives off hydrogen gas which can explode if ignited by spark or open flameIf hydrogen gas is not able to leave the battery (vents are clogged), the battery itself may explodeTherefore, when charging batteries, make sure that battery is vented to atmosphere and lots of fresh air is in the areaMake sure no sparks or flames are presentDo not short across battery terminals to check battery conditionInstall and connect battery
4Reconnect spark plug leads
5When engine is reattached to the boat's transom, make sure the steering, shift, and throttle systems are attached to the engine using the factory-specified hardware, stored with the engine earlierFollow the manufacturer's installation instructions! If control systems are attached to the engine using the wrong fasteners or assembled carelessly, sudden unexpected loss of engine control may result