Specification
Gearcase: Saltwater/Polluted Water – Gearcase Position (Moored, Not In Use)
Tilted up, gearcase completely out of water conditions={"environment":"Saltwater or polluted water (except freezing temperatures)"}
Specification
Tilted up, gearcase completely out of water conditions={"environment":"Saltwater or polluted water (except freezing temperatures)"}
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Ask Boat Guru about thisProcedure · 1. Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt or polluted water to prevent deposit buildup from clogging water passages. Refer to Maintenance – Flushing the Cooling Syste...
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...
Spec · Tilted down, gearcase submerged at all times conditions={"environment":"Freezing or near-freezing temperatures"}
Procedure · 1. Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase Lubrication section).
Diagnostic · Cause: Water has settled to the bottom of the gearcase Test: Visually check drained lubricant for water presence