Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &
Maintenance
Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance
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Propeller | Inspect for damage |
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Bilge drain plug | Installed and tight | Owner’s Manual p. 4.1 | • |
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Hull damage | Check for loose, damaged or |
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Stern drive | missing parts |
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Fluid level | Check level | Engine Manual | • |
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Fluid | Replace | Engine Manual |
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Topside & Supplies | Check for loose, damaged or | Owner’s Manual p. 8.5 |
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Fluid
Check and add as needed
Trim Tab Manual
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Zincs (Also see Mercathode System**)
Stern drive | Check and replace as needed | Owner’s Manual p. 6.3 | Every 25 hours of operation |
Trim Tabs | Check fluid level | Trim Tab Manual | Every 25 Hours of operation |
*Use in salt water or other severe operating conditions requires shorter maintenance/service intervals **May not be on your boat
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