E4EMU00317Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS ......................................4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORINGOUTBOARD MOTOR.................................4-4Trailering outboard motor ........................4-4Transporting outboard whenunmounted ...............................................4-5Storing outboard motor ............................4-5PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.....................4-10Replacement parts.................................4-10Maintenance chart .................................4-11Greasing.................................................4-12Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ........4-13Checking fuel system.............................4-15Inspecting fuel filter ................................4-16Inspecting idling speed ..........................4-17Changing engine oil ...............................4-18Replacing fuse .......................................4-20Checking wiring and connectors ...........4-20Exhaust leakage.....................................4-20Water leakage........................................4-20Checking power tilt system....................4-21Checking propeller .................................4-22Changing gear oil...................................4-24Cleaning fuel tank ..................................4-26Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ........4-27Checking battery(for electric start models) .......................4-28Checking bolts and nuts ........................4-31Cleaning cooling-water passages .........4-32Checking top cowling.............................4-33Motor exterior .........................................4-33Coating the boat bottom ........................4-33