51Recoil Starter Rope Inspection Anode Replacement
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
RECOIL STARTER ROPE Shortshaft type Longshaf t type
ANODE
Painting or coating the anode will
defeat its purpose and will lead to
rust and corrosion damage to the
outboard motor. The anode must be
exposed to thewater in order to
protect the outboard motor.
Always keep the emergency starter
rope on the boat in casethe recoil
starter rope fails.
Inspect the recoil starter rope, and
replace it if it becomes frayed.
The anode ismade of a sacrificial
material that helps to protect the
outboardmotor f rom corrosion.
Replacethe anode when it has been
reducedto about half itsoriginal size,
or if it is crumbling.
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