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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
BATTERY
Check battery connections frequently. Periodically
remove battery to clean and service connections.
•
Confirm that battery meets the minimum engine
requirements.
•
Connections must be clean and tight.
Disconnect battery negative (–) cable
first
and the
battery positive (+) cable last.
Clean all terminals, battery posts, and connectors
with a solution of baking soda and water. Use a
wire brush or battery terminal tool to remove cor-
rosion buildup. Rinse and clean all surfaces.
Reinstall battery and tighten connections securely.
Refer to
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT secure battery cables
with wing nuts.
Coat all connections with
Triple-Guard
grease
and
insulate to prevent shorts or spark arcing.
LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Oil Level Check
Place outboard upright on a level surface.
Remove the oil level dipstick (filler cap) and wipe
clean.
Reinsert dipstick fully into filler hole, then remove
to check oil level.
IMPORTANT:
Do not screw dipstick in to check
oil level.
Oil level should be between full level (Max) line
and low level (Min) line.
If oil is low, add recommended oil.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic—handle with
care. If electrolyte contacts any part of the
body, immediately flush with water and
seek medical attention.
1.
Connection
2.
Insulator
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WARNING
Keep battery connections clean, tight, and
insulated to prevent their shorting or arc-
ing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mounting system does not cover the
connections, install covers.
2
1
1.
Oil filler cap
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1.
Full level line
2.
Low level line
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1
1
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