CHK
POWER UNIT/COOLING SYSTEM
ADJ
Measuring steps
(1) Remove the lock plate from the engine
stop lanyard switch on the remote con-
trol box/tiller handle.
(2) With the throttle wide open, crank the
engine setting the main switch in the
START position until the reading on the
compression gauge stabilizes.
6. Remove:
•
Compression gauge
7 . Install:
•
Spark plug(-s)
CHECKING THE TIMING BELT
Check:
•
Timing belt
Wear/damage → Replace.
COOLING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE COOLING WATER
DISCHARGE
Check:
•
Pilot water
Does not flow → Clean and check
the cooling water passage.
Checking steps
(1) Place the lower unit in water.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Check that water flows from the pilot
water outlet.
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