PERIODIC MAINTENANCEJH Series Operation Manual 6312/05Checking and Refilling Marine GearOilRefer to the Operation Manual for themarine gear.Checking the Battery ElectrolyteLevelCheck the battery electrolyte level beforeuse. See Checking the BatteryElectrolyte Level (Serviceable BatteriesOnly) on page 70.Checking the Alternator BeltCheck the belt tension before use. SeeChecking and Adjusting the AlternatorV-ribbed belt Tension on page 65.Checking the Remote ControlHandleCheck the operation of the remote controlhandle and ensure it moves smoothly. If itis hard to operate, grease the joints of theremote control cable and lever bearings. Ifthe lever is too loose, adjust the remotecontrol cable. See Checking and AdjustingRemote Control Cables on page 67.Checking the Alarm IndicatorsWhen operating the start switch on theinstrument panel, check that there is noalarm message on the display and thealarm indicators work normally. SeeControl Equipment on page 19.Preparing Fuel, Oil and Coolant inReservePrepare sufficient fuel for the daysoperation. Always store engine oil andcoolant in reserve (for at least one refill)onboard, to be ready for emergencies.Perform the following maintenance afterthe initial 50 hours of operation.• Draining the Fuel Tank• Changing the Engine Oil andReplacing the Engine Oil FilterElement• Changing the Marine Gear Oil andReplacing the Marine Gear Oil Filter (IfEquipped)• Checking and Adjusting theAlternator V-ribbed belt Tension• Inspecting and AdjustingIntake/Exhaust Valve Clearance• Checking and Adjusting the RemoteControl Cables• Adjusting Propeller Shaft AlignmentDraining the Fuel TankFigure 1Note: Optional fuel tank shown. Actualequipment may differ.After Initial 50 Hours ofOperation0004542(3)(1) (2)