EMU00317Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS ................................ 4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUT-BOARD MOTOR ................................... 4-7Trailering outboard motor ................... 4-7Storing outboard motor ....................... 4-8PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................ 4-11Replacement parts ............................ 4-11Maintenance chart ............................ 4-12Greasing ........................................... 4-13Cleaning and adjusting spark plug .... 4-14Checking fuel system ........................ 4-16Inspecting fuel filter ........................... 4-17Adjusting idling speed ....................... 4-20Replacing fuse .................................. 4-21Checking wiring and connectors ....... 4-21Exhaust leakage ............................... 4-21Water leakage ................................... 4-21Checking power trim and tilt system . 4-22Checking propeller ............................ 4-23Changing gear oil .............................. 4-25Cleaning fuel tank ............................. 4-26Inspecting and replacing anode(s) .... 4-27Checking battery ............................... 4-28Checking bolts and nuts ................... 4-31Checking top cowling ........................ 4-31Motor exterior .................................... 4-31Coating the boat bottom ................... 4-32E123456