Diagnostic
Water pump or gearcase component damage in freezing conditions
Cause: Trapped water in the gearcase freezing when outboard is tilted up in freezing temperatures
Diagnostic
Cause: Trapped water in the gearcase freezing when outboard is tilted up in freezing temperatures
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · Tilted down, gearcase submerged at all times conditions={"temperature":"Freezing or near freezing"}
Procedure · 1. Keep the outboard tilted down at all times so the gearcase is submerged when operating or moored in freezing or near-freezing temperatures. This prevents trapped water in the gearcase from freezing and damaging the...
Spec · Tilted up, gearcase completely out of water conditions={"environment":"Saltwater or polluted water","status":"Not in use"}
Procedure · 1. Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase Lubrication).
Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard mounted too high on transom — exceeds maximum mounting height for model Test: Measure mounting height: must not exceed 63.5 cm (25 in.) for L models or 76 cm (30 in.) for XL models