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 LOW OIL warning has been tested. Refer to Oil Requirements on p. 57.
When starting the outboard for the first time, refer to Oil Supply Primingon p. 59.
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.
- Filler cap
- Three Ram System–Add Power Trim/Tilt Fluid or GM Dexron II, as needed, to bring level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
Install the fill plug and tighten to a torque of 45 to 55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N•m).
Correct fluid level must be maintained to ensure operation of the impact protection built into the unit.
