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MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary to prolong outboard lifeThe following chart provides guidelines for inspection and maintenance
IMPORTANT: Outboards used in high hour applications require more frequent inspections and maintenanceAdjust schedule for operating and environmental conditionsDescription
Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, check operation Controls, steering and tilting; check operation Engine mounting hardware, re-tighten Fasteners, tighten any loosened components Water intake screens, check condition Cooling system; check water pump indicator Anticorrosion anodes, check condition Gearcase, check condition Propeller, check condition Fuel and oil systems, inspect and repair leaks Check battery connections and condition (with electric start kit) Access EMM information, resolve any service codes Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing Fuel filter, replace Gearcase lubricant, replace (1) Spark plugs, inspect or replace Thermostat, inspect and check operation (2) Grease fittings, lubricate (2) Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate Control cables, inspect and adjust Water pump, inspectreplace