INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary to prolong outboard life. The following chart provides guidelines for inspection and maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Outboards used in high hour applications require more frequent inspections and maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating and environmental conditions.
| Description | Routine Inspection | Every 100 hours or annually | Every 300 hours or 3 years (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, check operation | ✓ | |||
| Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing | ✓ | |||
| Controls, steering and tilting; check operation | ✓ | |||
| Engine mounting hardware, re-tighten | ✓ | |||
| Fasteners, tighten any loosened components | ✓ | |||
| Water intake screens, check condition | ✓ | |||
| Cooling system; check water pump indicator | ✓ | |||
| Anticorrosion anodes, check condition | ✓ | |||
| Gearcase, check condition | ✓ | |||
| Propeller/impeller, check condition | ✓ | |||
| Fuel and oil systems, inspect and repair leaks | ✓ | |||
| Check battery connections and condition (with electric start kit) | ✓ | |||
| Lubricate throttle plate (2) | A | ✓ | ||
| Air Silencer, check for debris | ✓ | |||
| Fuel filter, replace | ✓ | |||
| De-carbon engine – required with heavy fuel use (3) | B | ✓ | ||
| Spark plugs, inspect or replace | ✓ | |||
| Access EMM information, resolve any service codes | ✓ | |||
| Back-up EMM data to external storage device | ✓ | |||
| Check and lubricate all electrical connectors | C | |||
| Gearcase lubricant, replace (1) | D | ✓ | ||
| Thermostat, inspect and check operation (4) | ✓ | |||
| Grease fittings, lubricate (4) | E | ✓ | ||
| Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate (4) | E | ✓ | ||
| Control cables, inspect and adjust | ✓ | |||
| Water pump, inspect / replace (more often if water pressure loss or overheating occurs) | ✓ |
(1) Average use. Heavy use, or use in salt or polluted water requires more frequent inspection and maintenance.
(2) Every 20 hours in salt water applications
(3) Required after each use of emergency fuel (diesel)
(4) Annually in salt water applications
A 6 in 1 Multipurpose Lubricant
B Evinrude/Johnson Engine Tuner
C Electrical Grease
D HPF PRO Gearcase Lubricant
E Triple-Guard Grease
