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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Care of your outboard motor
To keep your outboard motor in the best
operating condition, it is very important
that you perform daily and periodic main-
tenance as suggested in the maintenance
schedules that follow.
Your personal safety and that of your
passengers depends on how well you
maintain your outboard motor. Carefully
observe all of the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures described in this sec-
tion.
The maintenance intervals shown in the
checklist apply to an outboard motor in
normal use. If you use your outboard
motor under severe conditions such as
frequent full-throttle operation, frequent
operation in brackish water, or for com-
mercial use, maintenance should be per-
formed at shorter intervals. If in doubt,
consult your dealer for advice.
We strongly recommend that you use
only genuine replacement parts on your
outboard motor. Damage to your out-
board motor arising from the use of
other than genuine parts is not covered
under the warranty.
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CAUTION