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CHK
ADJ
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Periodic checks and adjustments
Checking the propeller
1.
Check the propeller blades and splines
for cracks, damage, or wear. Replace if
necessary.
General
Checking the anode
1.
Check the anode for scales, grease, and
oil. Clean if necessary.
c
C
Do not oil, grease, or paint the anode, oth-
erwise it will be ineffective.
2.
Replace the anode if excessively eroded.
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5. Install the check screw, quickly install the
drain screw, then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
Checking the lower unit
for air leakage
c
C
Do not over pressurize the lower unit, oth-
erwise the oil seals may be damaged.
1.
Remove the check screw
1
, then install
the special service tool.
2.
Apply the specified pressure to check
whether the lower unit can hold it for at
least 10 seconds.
3.
If pressure drops below specification,
check the drive shaft, propeller shaft oil
seals, shift rod, and drain screw for dam-
age.
Leakage tester: 90890-06840
Check and drain screw:
9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 ft·lb)
Lower unit holding pressure:
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2
, 14 psi)
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