Gearcase Preparation for Storage

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• Gearcase: Gearcase Lubricant Capacity (Left Hand Rotation)

  Spec · 900 ml (30.4 fl oz) conditions={"rotation":"left hand"}

• Water present in gearcase lubricant, draining out before lubricant

  Diagnostic · Cause: Water has settled to the bottom of the gearcase Test: Visually check drained lubricant for water presence

• Gearcase: Gearcase Lubricant Capacity (Right Hand Rotation)

  Spec · 970 ml (32.8 fl oz) conditions={"rotation":"right hand"}

• Check Lubricant Level and Refill Gearcase

  Procedure · 1. Place the outboard in a vertical operating position. 2. Remove the vent plug and sealing washer. 3. Remove the fill/drain plug. Place the lubricant tube into the fill hole (b) and add lubricant until it appears at ...

• Water pump or gearcase component damage in freezing temperatures

  Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard left tilted up in freezing or near-freezing temperatures, allowing trapped water in the gearcase to freeze Test: Inspect water pump and gearcase components for freeze damage if outboard was stored tilt...