Maintenance

Procedure

1.Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat. Always disconnect the black negative cable first to prevent the risk of shorting.

2.Clean the battery casing and terminals. Fill each cell to the upper level with dis- tilled water.

3.Store the battery on a level surface in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di- rect sunlight.

4.Once a month, check the specific gravity of the electrolyte and recharge as re-

quired to prolong battery life.

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Flushing power unit

Perform this procedure right after operation for the most thorough flushing.

1.After shutting off the engine, unscrew the garden hose connector from the fitting on the bottom cowling.

1.Fitting

2.Garden hose

3.Garden hose connector

2.Screw the garden hose connector onto a garden hose which is connected to a fresh water supply.

3.With the engine off, turn on the water tap and let the water flush through the cool- ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turn off the water and disconnect the garden hose.

4.When flushing is complete, reinstall the garden hose connector on the fitting on the bottom cowling. Tighten the connec-

tor securely.

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CAUTION:

Do not leave the garden hose connector loose on the bottom cowling fitting or let the hose hang free during normal opera- tion. Water will leak out of the connector instead of cooling the engine, which can cause serious overheating. Be sure the connector is tightened securely on the fitting after flushing the engine.

NOTE:

●When flushing the engine with the boat in the water, tilting up the outboard motor until it is completely out of the water will achieve better results.

●For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 37.

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Cleaning the outboard motor

After use, wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling system with fresh water.

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