Table of contentsStoring outboard motor..................... 27Procedure......................................... 28Lubrication (except oil injectionmodels) ......................................... 29Cleaning the outboard motor............ 29Checking painted surface of motor... 29Periodic maintenance.................... 29Replacement parts ........................... 29Maintenance chart............................ 30Greasing........................................... 31Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ... 31Checking fuel system ....................... 32Inspecting fuel filter .......................... 33Cleaning fuel filter............................. 33Inspecting idling speed..................... 33Checking wiring and connectors ...... 34Exhaust leakage............................... 34Water leakage .................................. 34Checking propeller ........................... 34Removing the propeller .................... 35Installing the Propeller...................... 35Changing gear oil ............................. 36Cleaning fuel tank............................. 37Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ... 37Checking top cowling ....................... 38Coating the boat bottom ................... 38Trouble Recovery ............................ 39Troubleshooting ............................ 39Temporary action in emergency.... 42Impact damage................................. 42Starter will not operate ..................... 42Emergency starting engine............... 43Treatment of submerged motor..... 44Procedure......................................... 44