Specifications

MAINTENANCE
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7. Remove lubricant tube and reinstall cleaned (lower) fill/drain plug and
sealing washer.
Water in gear lubricant may:
• Settle to bottom and drain out with the lubricant
• Be mixed with lubricant giving a milky color to lubricant
Water in gear lubricant will:
• Result in premature bearing failure
• In freezing temperatures, turn to ice and damage gearcase
DRAINING THE GEARCASE
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a
b
c c
d
e
a - SportMaster Gearcase
(vertical operating position)
b - Fleet/Torque Master
gearcase (vertical
operating position)
c - Vent plug and sealing ring
d - Fill/Drain plug and sealing
ring
e - Drain pan
1. Place the outboard in a vertical operating position.
2. Place a drain pan below outboard.
3. Remove the vent plug (upper plug) and sealing ring.
4. Remove the fill/drain plug (lower plug) and sealing ring and drain
lubricant.
GEARCASE LUBRICANT CAPACITY
Gearcase lubricant capacity is approximately 710 ml (24 oz).