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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the motor operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals should be judged by number of hours or months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing should be performed on outboard motors that are used under severe conditions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
Item to be serviced
Spark plug
Fuel line
PCV system
Engine oil
[NOTE]
Gear oil
Lubrication
Anodes & Bonding wires
Battery
Engine oil filter
Low pressure fuel filter
Low pressure fuel pump filter
High pressure fuel filter
Ignition timing
Idle speed
Tappet clearance
Water pump
Water pump impeller
Propeller nut & pin
Bolt & Nuts
I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace, if necessary
NOTE:
OIL CHANGE REMINDER SYSTEM
• Refer to page 3-55 for function and operation.
• See page 2-5 for reset information.
Interval Initial 20 hrs. or
1 month
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Every 50 hrs. or
3 months
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Replace every 2 years.
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Replace PCV/breather hose every 2 years.
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Replace every 400 hours or 2 years.
Replace every 1 000 hours.
Replace every 1 000 hours.
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T: Tighten R: Replace
Every 100 hrs.
Every 200 hrs.
or 6 months
or 12 months
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