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outboard motor maintenance - Lower unit gear lubricant / Change annually. - Inspect the old oil for metal fragments and if found, disassemble gearbox for inspection and repair. - Inspect old oil for evidence of water intrusion and if found, replace seals at propshaft, drive shaft and shift rod. Water pump impeller / replacement every two years (requested by manufacturers) - Inspect pump housing, and replace if scored or damaged. - Inspect old impeller for missing pieces and if found, remove thermostat housing and water jacket cover if necessary, to recover the liberated material. - Powerhead / annual inspection - Inspect engine wiring for corrosion, burned/chafed/missing insulation. Check all connections for tightness. - Inspect fuel lines for signs of aging. - Inspect spark plugs and replace when necessary. - Check all fasteners for tightness, torque to manufacturer specification if necessary. - Clean and inspect throttle, shift, spark advance linkages, lubricate according to manufacturer recommendations. - Starter motor (if equipped) - apply two drops of light oil to the bendix gear threads. - Test overtemp warning horn or light (if equipped). |
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| Power requirements Overpowering is a dangerous condition, Underpowering often results in a boat that is incapable of performing in the role for which it was acquired to meet the recommended horsepower for the hull. A motor with less than 75% of the maximum will most likely result in unsatisfactory performance. |
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Vessel Capacity Label On every outboard powered-driven vessel Capacity Label, the following ratings are specified: - Recommended maximum load capacity for that vessel; - Recommended number of adult persons to be carried on the vessel; - Recommended maximum safe limit of engine power. Transport Canada Safety Compliance Labels http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-paperwork-paperwork_labels-1793.htm |
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Long
Lake Cottages and Trailer Park 377 long lake road R.R. #1 Apsley Ontario Canada K0L 1A0 Ph. # 705-656-4570 |
Located
in North Kawartha
Kawartha Highlands Signature Site right at your front door our Google Map marker   
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