4. Pre-season check

⑥ Change the gear oil in the gear case. ⑦ Apply grease to the propeller shaft. ⑧ Apply grease to all sliding parts, joints, nuts, and bolts. ⑨ Stand the outboard motor up vertically in a dry place. ① Check that the shift and throttle function properly. (Be sure to turn the propeller shaft when checking the shift function or else the shift linkage may be damaged.)

② Check the electrolyte level, and measure the voltage and specific gravity of the battery.

③ Check that the battery is secure and the battery cables are properly installed.

! WARNING

Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel remaining in the cowl and dispose of it in accordance with local fire prevention and environment protection regulations.

4. Pre-season check

Notes

The following steps must be taken when first using the engine after winter storage. ① Fill the fuel tank completely with 12 liters. ② Warm up the engine for 3 minutes in the "NEUTRAL" position. ③ Run the engine for 5 minutes at the slowest speed. ④ Run the engine for 10 minutes at half speed. In Steps ② and ③ above, the oil used for storage inside the engine will be flushed out to assure optimum performance.

Specific Gravity at 20 °C Terminal Voltage (V)

Charge Condition

1.120 10.5 Fully discharged

1.160 11.1 1/4 charged

1.210 11.7 1/2 charged

1.250 12.0 3/4 charged

1.280 13.2 Fully charged