EMK00010Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS .....................................4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORINGOUTBOARD MOTOR ...............................4-2Trailering outboard motor ...................4-2Storing outboard motor .......................4-3PERIODIC MAINTENANCE......................4-6Replacement parts ................................4-6Maintenance chart ................................4-7Cleaning and adjusting spark plug .....4-8Checking fuel system .........................4-10Inspecting and replacing fuel filter ...4-11Inspecting idling speed ......................4-12Checking wiring and connectors.......4-13Exhaust leakage ..................................4-13Water leakage......................................4-13Checking top cowling .........................4-13Greasing...............................................4-14Checking propeller..............................4-15Changing gear oil................................4-18Cleaning fuel tank ...............................4-19Inspecting and replacing anode ........4-20Checking bolts and nuts.....................4-21Motor exterior .....................................4-21Coating the boat bottom ....................4-21123456E