6D81G11
CHK
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Periodic checks and adjustments
Special service tools .....................................................................................3-1
Maintenance interval chart............................................................................3-2
Top cowling ....................................................................................................3-3
Checking the top cowling...........................................................................3-3
Fuel system ....................................................................................................3-3
Checking the fuel joint and fuel hoses (fuel joint-to-fuel injector) ..............3-3
Checking the fuel filter ...............................................................................3-3
Power unit.......................................................................................................3-4
Checking the engine oil .............................................................................3-4
Changing the engine oil using an oil changer............................................3-4
Changing the engine oil by draining it .......................................................3-4
Replacing the oil filter ................................................................................3-5
Checking the timing belt ............................................................................3-6
Checking the spark plugs ..........................................................................3-6
Checking the thermostat............................................................................3-7
Checking the cooling water passage.........................................................3-8
Control system...............................................................................................3-8
Checking the engine idle speed ................................................................3-8
Adjusting the throttle link and throttle cable...............................................3-8
Checking the gear shift operation............................................................3-10
Bracket unit ..................................................................................................3-11
Checking the power trim and tilt operation .............................................. 3-11
Checking the power trim and tilt fluid level .............................................. 3-11
Lower unit.....................................................................................................3-12
Checking the gear oil level ......................................................................3-12
Changing the gear oil ..............................................................................3-12
Checking the lower unit for air leakage ...................................................3-13
Checking the propeller.............................................................................3-13
General..........................................................................................................3-14
Checking the anodes...............................................................................3-14
Checking the battery................................................................................3-14
Lubricating the outboard motor................................................................3-15