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2. Apply low temperature resistant grease
to the specified lubrication points.
3. Apply corrosion resistant grease to the
specified lubrication points.
Checking the propeller
1. Check the propeller. See "Checking the
propeller" (8-3).
Checking the PTT fluid level
Never get under the outboard motor while
it is tilted.
1. Fully tilt the outboard motor up, and then
support it using the tilt stop lever a.
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Maintenance
a
2. Remove the reservoir cap b and O-ring
c, and then check the fluid level in the
reservoir. WARNING! Before removing
the reservoir cap, make sure that the
PTT
rams
are
Otherwise, fluid could be expelled
forcefully from the unit due to internal
pressure.
b c
TIP:
If the fluid is at the proper level, a small
amount of fluid should flow out of the filler
hole when the reservoir cap is removed.
3. If the fluid is below the proper level, add
the recommended fluid.
Recommended PTT fluid: ATF DEXRON II
4. Install a new O-ring and the reservoir cap
b, and then tighten the reservoir cap b
to the specified torque. NOTICE: Do not
reuse an O-ring, always replace it with
a new one.
Reservoir cap b:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 ft·lb)
fully
extended.