Product Manual

Maintenance
Cleaning Care................................................................................................... 85
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 87
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 88
Maintenance Schedule Decal Icons ................................................................ 89
Maintenance Schedule Decal........................................................................... 90
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 90
Cooling System.................................................................................................90
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 92
Engine Oil......................................................................................................... 94
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 98
Gearcase Lubrication......................................................................................103
Lubrication Points........................................................................................... 104
Propeller Replacement................................................................................... 107
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement........................................................111
Storage
Storage Preparation........................................................................................113
Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 113
Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 114
Gearcase........................................................................................................ 114
Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 114
Battery Storage............................................................................................... 114
Troubleshooting
Fuse Replacement..........................................................................................115
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models).................... 116
Engine Will Not Start.......................................................................................116
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 117
Performance Loss...........................................................................................117
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 117
Submerged Outboard..................................................................................... 118
Owner Service Assistance
Service Assistance......................................................................................... 119
Ordering Literature..........................................................................................121
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