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 Inspectiom |
Every 300 hours or every three years(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (3) | 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 frequent inspection 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
