Maintenance - Outboard Engines
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Ben Watts Marina
Recommended Maintenance
Outboard Engines
Only perform maintenance that applies to your engine package.
Every Use
Recommended Maintenance
Outboard Engines
Only perform maintenance that applies to your engine package.
- Check engine oil level (4-strokes only)
- Check for leaks (water, fuel, oil, exhaust, etc.)
- Check remote control & steering for proper operation
- Check fuel system for deterioration or leaks
- Make sure kill switch lanyard stops the engine
- Check propeller blades for damage
- Check battery condition, connections, & fluid level
- Check water pick-ups for debris & marine growth
- Check all electrical & ignition connections
- Check emergency kill switch, clip, & lanyard
- Check over all screws, nuts, clamps, etc.
- Check fuel & oil system components
- Lubricate all lubrication points as needed
- Change gear case oil (gear lube)
- Check power trim/tilt fluid
- Check power steering belt, fluid, & filter
- Check steering & shifting operation
- Lube prop shaft & re-torque prop nut
- Disassemble, inspect, & clean fuel filter
- Change engine oil & filter (4-stroke only)
- Check all electrical & ignition connections
- Check emergency kill switch, clip, & lanyard
- Check over all screws, nuts, clamps, etc.
- Lubricate all lubrication points as needed
- Change gear case oil (gear lube)
- Check power trim/tilt fluid
- Check power steering belt, fluid, & filter
- Check steering & shifting operation
- Lube prop shaft & re-torque prop nut
- Disassemble, inspect, & clean fuel filter
- Change engine o l & filter (4-stroke only)
- Check anti-corrosion anodes - replace at 50% corroded
- Inspect & clean spark plugs - replace as needed
- "System check" self-test & check warning horn operation
- Re-torque transom mounting 40 ft. lbs.
- Check engine timing setup & timing belt
- Replace compressor air intake filter (if applicable)
- Replace water separating fuel filter (DFI & EFI only)
- Check & clean air silencer
- Disassemble & inspect sea water pump - replace warn components as needed
- Lube splines on driveshaft
- Summerize – includes: reconnect & charge battery if needed; run engine
- Check for water leaks on engine & make sure engine is cooling properly
- Check shifting & steering
- Check all fluid levels
- Check horn, navigation lights, etc.
Ben Watts Marina does not fill any fluids or make any repairs without customer approval.
End of Every Season - Winterize (as performed by Ben Watts Marina)
- Stabilize fuel
- Run engine in antifreeze tank
- Fog engine
- Check gear case oil (gear lube) & change if necessary
- Spray engine with anti-corrosive spray as needed
- Disconnect battery
- Remove hull plug
THIS IS A GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. ALWAYS READ ENGINE MANUAL & BOAT OWNER'S MANUAL FOR OTHER MAINTENANCE AND BOATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS.
ALWAYS PULL HULL PLUG WHEN BOAT IS PARKED ON LAND!
ALWAYS PULL HULL PLUG WHEN BOAT IS PARKED ON LAND!
Last edit: 9 months 1 week ago by Christophgolesch.
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