Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary to prolong outboard life.The following chart provides guidelines for inspection and maintenance to be performed by an authorized Dealer.
IMPORTANT: Outboards used in rental, commercial, or other high hour applications require more frequent inspections and maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating and environmental conditions.
| Description | Engine Care Product |
Routine Inspection |
Every 300 hours or evry three years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Monitor self-test and warning horn, check | ✔ | ||
| Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, check operation | ✔ | ||
| Controls, steering and tilting; check operation | ✔ | ||
| Engine mounting hardware, re-tighten (40 ft. lbs.) | ✔ | ||
| Fasteners, tighten any loosened components | ✔ | ||
| Water intake screens, check condition | ✔ | ||
| Cooling system; check water pump indicator / water pressure | ✔ | ||
| Anticorrosion anodes, check condition | ✔ | ||
| Gearcase, check condition | ✔ | ||
| Propeller, check condition | ✔ | ||
| Fuel and oil systems, inspect and repair leaks (2) | ✔ | ||
| Check battery connections and condition | ✔ | ||
| Access EMM information, resolve any service codes | ✔ | ||
| Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing | ✔ | ||
| Fuel filter, replace | ✔ | ||
| Oil filters, replace | ✔ | ||
| Gearcase lubricant, replace | A | ✔ | |
| Spark plugs, inspect or replace (2) | ✔ | ||
| Thermostats, inspect and check operation (2) | ✔ | ||
| Grease fittings, lubricate | C | ✔ | |
| Power trim/tilt and fluid level, inspect | B | ✔ | |
| Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate (3) | C | ✔ | |
| Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate (3) | D | ✔ | |
| Control cables, inspect and adjust | ✔ | ||
| Steering cable, inspect and lubricate | C | ✔ | |
| Water pump, inspect / replace (more often if water pressure loss or overheating occurs) | ✔ |
(1) Average recreational use. Commercial use, heavy use, or use in salt or polluted water requires more frequentinspection and maintenance.
(2) Emission-related component
(3) Annually in salt water applications
A - HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant
B - Power Trim/Tilt Fluid (Three ram hydraulic systems)
Biodegradeable TNT Fluid (Single ram hydraulic systems)
C - Triple-Guard Grease
D - Starter Bendix Lube Only
