Regular engine maintenance is essential to ensuring your engine
will provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Marine
engines can often be used for extended periods at wide open throttle
(up to 6000rpm on some models) in harsh salt water & sun, then sit in storage over winter for up to 6 or 7 months without any use.
Sometimes, infrequent use may not alert you to minor maintenance
requirements that could eventually lead to starting or reliability problems
right in the middle of your valuable recreational boating time. Problems
like a minor oil leak or fuel system contamination can lead to expensive
repairs if not attended to in a timely manner. That's why it's important to
have your engine inspected and serviced at an authorised dealer at least
once a year - even if you haven't reached 100 hours. It does not mean
that the normal service and maintenance items are only designed to last
12 months, it means that your authorised dealer can attend to any tune-up, service or warranty issues to ensure you get maximum pleasure and
carefree running out of your engine.
Recommended Servicing Intervals:
Pre-Delivery Inspection (upon installation)
3 months of use (or 20 Hours)
Annual (or 100 Hours of use)
Annual (or 200 Hours of use)
Before Each Use:
Check engine oil level.
Check lanyard stop switch stops the engine.
Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks.
Check outboard for tightness on transom.
Check steering system for binding or loose components.
Check propeller blades for damage.
After Each Use
Flush the internal water passages of your outboard with fresh water after
each use in salt, polluted or muddy water. This will help prevent a build
up of deposits from clogging the internal water passages.
IMPORTANT: The engine must be run during flushing in order to
open the thermostat and circulate water through the water passages.
Place the outboard in either the operating position
(vertical) or in a tilted position.
Remove propeller.
Thread water hose into the rear fitting. Partially open the
water tap (1/2 maximum). Do not open the water tap all
the way as this allows a high pressure flow of water.
IMPORTANT: Do not run engine above idle when flushing
Shift outboard into neutral. Start the engine and flush the
cooling system for at least 5 minutes. Keep engine speed at idle.
Stop the engine, turn off the water & remove the hose. Reinstall
the propeller.
At Global Force Marine we have the expertise & training to
handle all of your engine maintenance service and needs.
