CHECK BEFORE
RUNNING
- Inspect outboard
- Check before running
- Inspect outboard motor and accessories for
visible damage
- Drain gear housing and refill with gear lube
- Lubricate all grease fittings, transom clamp
screws, throttle/shift linkage (pivot points)
- Lubricate steering cable. Clean and lubricate
cable end at engine
- Service water pump
- Remove and inspect propeller. Grease propeller
shaft spline
- Torque propeller shaft nut to specification
- Check all electrical connections. Clean and
reseal if required
- Service battery and terminals
- Torque cylinder head screws to specifications
- Remove and inspect spark plugs, protectors
and leads. Check compression (engine
must be warm)
- Remove engine deposits with Quicksilver Power
Tune engine cleaner
- Inspect fuel tank, fuel lines and connections
- Clean fuel filters and oil injection filter (AutoBlend)
- Replace battery in AutoBlend II
- Replace fuel pump diaphragm and check
carburetor float levels
- Check carburetor throttle butterfly synchronization
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- Check primary and secondary throttle pickups and
full throttle stop
- Check oil level and operation of power trim
system and power trim gauge
CHECK WHILE RUNNING
- Water pressure
- Operation of water pump and cooling system
- Throttle, gear shift and reverse lock operation
Alternator is charging
- Carburetor mixture and idle speed
- Operation of oil injection and low oil warning
system (AutoBlend)
- Operation of steering system, remote controls
and gauges
IMPORTANT
- Spray powerhead with Quicksilver Corrosion Guard to
protect electric connections and
exposed metal surfaces from corrosion
- Inspect corrosion control anodes and system.
- Replace trim tab, if required
- Owner should follow recommendations in
Operation and Maintenance Manual until next
scheduled service
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