Periodic inspection

Flushing with tap water After operation in salt or muddy water, flush the outboard exterior and cool- ing system using tap water. @ Connect the furnished flushing plug to the WASH hole on the gear case, attach a rubber hose and flush the cooling system by running tap water through the hose. @ While running tap water, move the control (shift) lever to “N” (NEU-

TRAL) and start the engine to re- move salt water, dirt, etc. com- pletely.

NOTE: Be ewe to plug the water strainer on the gear case with tape in advance. NOTE: Run the engine at Idle during flushing.

NOTE: Before using the flushing plug, remove the propeller.

CAUTION: Before storing the outboard motor for en extended period of time, be sure to completely clean the outboard motor and flush the cooling system.

Power trim &tilt

2 Oil tank ‘2 E .P .T Oil tube 2; 5 Oil filter 0

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0 0 0 0 Check oil and manual valve operalion. 0 0 0 0

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PERIODIC INSPECTION Consult your Nissan marine dealer for periodic inspection and maintenance

NOTE: Ensure that the 011 tank and 011 filter are free from water or loreign patti- cles. If they are not, disconnect all tubes between the outboard motor’s oil tank and 011 pump, and drain con- tamlnated 011. After completely draining the oil, con- nect the tubes and refill the oil tank with new oil. Bleed air from the oil line as outlined in the instructions on page 40.

Fuel wainer Inspection of power trim 5 tilt oil level and lubrication method A. Set the reservoir tank vertical as shown and tilt the outboard motor up when checking the oil level. Re- move the oil plug by turning it counterclockwise and check the oil level. The oil level is correct if it is even with the lower line of the plug hole.

B. Use Dexron II, Automatic Trans- mission Fluid in the power trim & tilt unit NOTE: Failure of the outboard motor to tilt up or down can sometimes be caused by air In the oil. To bleed air. proceed as lollows: . Turn the manual valve to “MANUAL” with the outboard motor installed on the boat, and manually tilt the outboard motor up and down 5 to 6 times. 0 After bleeding air, tighten the man- ual valve by turning It to “POWER”.