13. PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
CHECK LIST
Check all items on the following list. Refer to
Owner's Manual or Shop Manual for the
specifications and the detailed procedures. Test
every unit to be sure it is functioning properly.
On Land
• EXTERNAL APPEARANCE
Check for Transport Damage.
Check for paint scratches, touch-up if necessary.
• INSTALLATION LOCATION
Check for correct installation location.
Check the outboard motor for correct installation
height.
Make sure the motor mounting bolts are tight.
Check to be sure sealant has been supplied to the
transom mounting bolt holes.
• GEAR OIL
Check for proper gear oil level. Make sure the oil
level and drain plugs are tight.
OIL CAPACITY: 0.41 lit. (0.43 US qt, 0.36 lmp qt)
Recommended oil: SAE #90 gear oil
Use gear oil that meets or exceeds the
requirement for API Service Classification GL4.
• FUEL SYSTEM
Be sure fuel lines are connected securely.
Make sure the fuel tank is full of fresh gasoline.
Check for fuel leaks. If necessary, repair
immediately.
• STEERING SYSTEM
Check the steering system for smooth operation.
Make sure the outboard motor does not interfere
with the steering cable and/or link arm, control
cables, wire harness, etc. when the steering wheel
is turned fully left and right and with the motor in
all tilt positions.
• REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (Equipped Type)
Check the remote control for proper operation.
Make sure the control lever selects the forward,
neutral, and the reverse gears.
Check for full throttle capability.
Check to be sure the throttle operates smoothly
with the remote control lever at full throttle
position. On side-surface mount controls, the fast
idle lever must be in the idle position.
• TILLER HANDLE CONTROL SYSTEM
(Equipped Type)
Check the tiller handle for proper operation.
Make sure that the gear shift operates properly
with the shift lever.
Check that the throttle link operates correctly with
the throttle grip in full throttle.
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check the wire harnesses for proper connections.
Check the battery connections for correct polarity
and tightness.
Make sure the battery is fully charged and
installed securely.
Make sure the meters, indicators and switches are
connected correctly.
• TILT MECHANISM
Power Trim/Tilt Type
Push the power trim/tilt switch and make sure the
outboard motor tilts up and down smoothly.
Check for the tilt motor noise while tilting up or
down.
Tilt down the outboard motor and check to see
that the trim meter functions and indicates
"DOWN".
Operate the steering with the outboard motor in
the tilt-down position, and check to be sure that
the cables, harnesses, etc. do not interfere with
the outboard motor.
Tilt up the outboard motor to the full tilt-up position
and check the power trim/tilt oil level.
Check the manual tilt valve for proper function.
Make sure the tilt stopper sets in the lock position
at full tilt-up position.
Gas-assisted tilt type:
Operate the tilt lever and check whether the
outboard motor tilts up and down smoothly.
Tilt up the outboard motor and check whether it is
held in the position by setting the tilt lever in the
"Lock" position.
Check whether the tilt stopper functions with the
outboard motor set in the full tilt-up position.
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