Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 5 HP FourStroke Propane
- Welcome
- Read This Manual Thoroughly
- Notice
- Safety and Regulatory Notices
- Warranty Message
- Copyright and Trademark Information
- Identification Records
- General Information
- Installation
- Transporting
- Fuel and Oil
- Features and Controls
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Outboard Care
- EPA Emissions Regulations
- Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
- Flushing the Cooling System
- Top Cowl Removal and Installation
- Corrosion Control Anode
- Exterior Care
- Fuel System
- Propeller Replacement
- Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
- Lubrication Points
- Changing Engine Oil
- Gearcase Lubrication
- Submerged Outboard
- Storage
- Owner Service Assistance
- Maintenance Log
• Wash off all salt deposits and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller
and gearcase with fresh water if operating in saltwater.
EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE YEARLY, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
•
Lubricate all lubrication points. Lubricate more frequently when used in
saltwater. See Lubrication Points.
• Change the engine oil. The oil should be changed more often when the
engine is operated under adverse conditions such as extended trolling.
See Changing Engine Oil.
• Replace the spark plug at the first 100 hours or first year. After that,
inspect the spark plug every 100 hours or once yearly. Replace the spark
plug as needed. See Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.
•
Check and adjust valve clearance, if necessary.
1.
•
Drain and replace the gearcase lubricant. See Gearcase Lubrication.
• Check the corrosion control anode. Check more frequently when used in
saltwater. See Corrosion Control Anode.
• Check the tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Check the cowl seals to make sure the seals are intact and not damaged.
• Check the internal cowl sound reduction foam (if equipped) to make sure
the foam is intact and not damaged.
• Check that the intake silencer (if equipped) is in place.
• Check that the idle relief muffler (if equipped) is in place.
• Check for loose hose clamps and rubber boots (if equipped) on the air
intake assembly.
EVERY 300 HOURS OF USE OR EVERY 3 YEARS, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
•
Lubricate the splines on the driveshaft.
1.
•
Replace the water pump impeller.
1.
EVERY 500 HOURS OF USE OR EVERY 5 YEARS, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
Replace all LPG hoses. Hoses must be of type RPF, not RHA.
BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE
•
Refer to the storage procedures in the Storage section.
Flushing the Cooling System
Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each
use in salt, polluted, or muddy water. This will help prevent a buildup of
deposits from clogging the internal water passages.
1. These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
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