GBEMU00317Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS .................................. 4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORINGOUTBOARD MOTOR ............................. 4-7Trailering outboard motor .................... 4-7Storing outboard motor ........................4-9PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................. 4-17Replacement parts............................. 4-17Maintenance chart ............................. 4-19Greasing ........................................... 4-22Cleaning and adjusting spark plug..... 4-23Checking fuel system......................... 4-27Inspecting fuel filter ............................ 4-29Changing engine oil ........................... 4-33Replacing fuse ................................... 4-39Checking wiring and connectors ........4-41Exhaust leakage ................................ 4-41Water leakage....................................4-41Engine oil leakage ............................. 4-41Checking power trim and tiltsystem ............................................... 4-43Checking propeller ............................. 4-45Changing gear oil............................... 4-49Inspecting and replacing anode(s)..... 4-51Checking battery(for electric start models) ................... 4-53Checking bolts and nuts .................... 4-59Cleaning cooling-water passages ...... 4-61Checking top cowling ......................... 4-63Motor exterior..................................... 4-63Coating the boat bottom .................... 4-63