Service manual

69W3D1X
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Maintenance interval chart
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Use the following chart as a guideline for general maintenance.
Adjust the maintenance intervals according to the operating conditions of the outboard motor.
NOTE:
• Flush the engine with fresh water after operating in salt water, or turbid or muddy water.
• If leaded gasoline is used regularly, check the engine valves and related parts every 300 hours of
operation in addition to the items in the maintenance interval chart.
Item Remarks
Initial Every
10 hours
(Break-in)
50 hours
(3 months)
100 hours
(6 months)
200 hours
(1 year)
Top cowling
Top cowling fit Check
Fuel system
Fuel joint and fuel hoses Check
Fuel filter Check/replace
Fuel tank Cleaning
Power unit
Engine oil Change
Oil filter Change
Timing belt Check
Valve clearance Check/adjust
Spark plugs Clean/adjust/replace
Thermostat Check
Water leakage Check
Motor exterior Check
Exhaust leakage Check
Cooling water passage Clean
Control system
Throttle cable Check/adjust
Shift cable Check/adjust
Engine idle speed Adjust
Ignition timing Check
Power trim and tilt unit
Power trim and tilt unit Check
Lower unit
Gear oil Change
Lower unit leakage Check
Propeller Check
General
Anodes Check/replace
Battery Check every 1 month
Wiring and connectors Adjust/reconnect
Nuts and bolts Tighten
Lubrication points Lubricate
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