8. MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and adjustment are important to keep the motor in
the best operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled below.
m Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the
engine must be run, make-sure the area is well-veniilated. Never run the
engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas; exposure can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death.
CAUTION:
l
If the engine must be run, make sure there is water at least 4 inches _
above the cavitation plate, otherwise the waier pump may not receive
sufficient cooling water, and the engine will overheat.
l
To maintain cooling system efficiency, flush the outboard motor with
fresh water after each use in salt water.
l
Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent. The use of replace-
ment parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the motor.
intervals, whichever comes first.
FIRST 1 EVERY 1 EVERY
MONTH YEAR
OR
20 HRS 2O:“HRS
(3) (3)
Engine oil
Gear case oil
Starter rope
Check level
Change
Check level
Change
Check for water
contamination
Check
0
0 0
0
0 0
0
0
Carburetor linkage Check O(2)
Valve clearance Check-Readjust
OK4 O(2)
Spark plug Clean-Readiust 0
Shear pin 1 Check 0
Lubrication IG rease I I I 0111
I
Fuel tank and filter I Clean
I I I I 0
Thermostat 1 Check 1
O(2)
Fuel filter 1 Change 0
Fuel linb Check
(Replace if necessary) Every 3 Years (2)
NOTE: (1) Lubricate more frequently when’used in salt water.
(2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has the
proper tools and is mechanically proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual.
(3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance
intervals.
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