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EML40010

CHECKING BOLTS AND NUTS

1)Check that bolts securing the cylinder head and engine and the nut securing the flywheel are tightened with their specified tightening torques.

2)Check the tightening torques of other bolts and nuts.

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EML42111

MOTOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning the Outboard Motor

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

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CLEANING COOLING-WATERPASSAGES

Flushing device equipped model

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

1)After shutting off the engine, unscrew the garden-hose connector 2 from the fitting 1 on the bottom cowling.

2)Screw the garden-hose connector 2 onto a garden hose 3 which is con- nected to a fresh-water supply.

3)With the engine off, turn on the water tap and let the water flush through the cooling passages for about 15 minutes. Turn off the water and dis- connect the garden hose 3.

4)When flushing is complete, reinstall the garden-hose connector 2 on the

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fitting 1 on the bottom cowling.

 

Tighten the connector securely.

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