Owner`s manual

EMK00010

Chapter 4

MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-2

Trailering outboard motor ...................4-2

Storing outboard motor .......................4-3

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-6

Replacement parts ................................4-6

Maintenance chart ................................4-7

Cleaning and adjusting spark plug .....4-8

Checking fuel system .........................4-10

Inspecting and replacing fuel filter ...4-11

Inspecting idling speed ......................4-12

Checking wiring and connectors.......4-13

Exhaust leakage ..................................4-13

Water leakage......................................4-13

Checking top cowling .........................4-13

Greasing...............................................4-14

Checking propeller..............................4-15

Changing gear oil................................4-18

Cleaning fuel tank ...............................4-19

Inspecting and replacing anode ........4-20

Checking bolts and nuts.....................4-21

Motor exterior .....................................4-21

Coating the boat bottom ....................4-21

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