BEFORE START-UP
Gearcase Lubricant
With outboard in vertical position, check the gear case lubricant level:
- Remove the lubricant level plug. Lubricant must be even with the bottom of the threaded hole.
- A clean tie strap can be used as a “dip stick” if the lubricant level is not obvious.
- Add HPF XR gearcase lubricant as needed.
- Gearcase lubricant level
Oil Level
Make sure oil tank contains an adequate supply of the correct lubricant for the outboard and that the SystemCheck Low Oil Warning test has been performed.
When starting the outboard for the first time, refer to Oil Supply Priming on p. 67.
Trim and Tilt Fluid
Make sure trim and tilt reservoir is full before running outboard:
- Tilt the motor up and engage the tilt support.
- Remove filler cap and check fluid level.
- If necessary, add enough Evinrude/Johnson Power Trim/Tilt and Power Steering Fluid to bring fluid level even with bottom of fill cap hole when unit is at full tilt.
- Filler cap
