Improperly maintaining
this outboard motor or
failure to correct a problem
before operation can cause
a malfunction in which you
could be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always follow the
inspection and
maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this Owner’s
Manual.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control
devicesand systems may be
performed by any marine engine
repair establishment or individual,
using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to
EPA standards.
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Proper maintenance is essential for
safe, economical,and trouble-f ree
operation.It will also help reduce air
pollution.
To help you properlycare f oryour
outboard motor,the f ollowing pages
include a maintenance schedule,
routineinspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using
basichand tools. Other service tasks
thatare more dif ficult or require
specialtools are best handled by
professionals and arenormally
performed by a Honda technicianor
otherqualif ied mechanic.
The maintenanceschedule applies to
normaloperating conditions. If you
operateyour outboard motor under
unusual conditions, consult an
authorizedHonda Marine dealer for
recommendationsapplicable to your
individualneeds and use.
Rememberthat your authorized
Honda Marinedealer knows your
outboard motor best and is fully
equippedto maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and
reliability, use only new, Honda
Genuineparts or their equivalents for
repair and replacement.
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