2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the motor operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals should be judged by number of hours or months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing should be performed on outboard motors that are used under severe conditions.
I :
Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary
T :
Tighten
R :
Replace
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
Interval
Item to be serviced
Initial 20 hrs.
or 1 month
Every 50 hrs.
or 3 months
Every 100 hrs.
or 6 months
Every 200 hrs.
or 12 months
Spark plug
I
R
Breather hose & Fuel line
I
I
I
I
Replace every 2 years.
Engine oil [NOTE]
R
R
R
Gear oil
R
R
R
Lubrication
I
I
I
Anodes & Bonding wires
I
I
I
Battery
I
I
I
Fuel mixture check
(O
2
feedback)
Perform every 2 years.
Engine oil filter
Low pressure fuel filter
Replace every 400 hours or 2 years.
High pressure fuel filter
Replace every 1000 hours.
Ignition timing
I
Idle Speed
I
—
Valve clearance
I
Water pump
I
Propeller nut & pin
—
R
—
Bolts & Nuts
T
T
T
R
R
Water pump impeller
I
I
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
I
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
I
I
I
—
Timing belt
Replace every 800 hours or 4 years.
I
—
I
I
NOTE:
OIL CHANGE REMINDER SYSTEM
•
See the page 3-32 for function and operaton.
•
See the page 2-5 for reset information.