LEHR 15 HP 4-STROKE - Manual (Page 17)

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MAINTENANCE
Initial Every
Item Actions 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours
(1 month) (3 months) ( 6 months) (1 year)
Anodes(s) Inspection/replacement
Cooling water passages Cleaning
Cover clamps Inspection
Fuel system Inspection
Gear oil Change
Greasing points Greasing
Idling speed Inspection /adjustment
Propeller and cotter pin Inspection/replacement
Shift link Inspection/adjustment
Thermostat Inspection/replacement
Throttle link/throttle
cable/ throttle
Inspection/adjustment
Water pump Cleaning/adjustment/replacement
Engine oil Inspection/change
Spark plug(s) Inspection/adjustment/replacement
Valve clearance Inspection/adjustment
LUBRICATION
1. Remove the spark plug and spray some fogging oil into the cylinders if the engine will not be operated
for several months.
2. Grease the spark plug threads and install the spark plug and torque to proper specification.
3. Change the gear oil. Inspect the oil for the presence of water that indicates a leaky seal.
4. Grease all grease fittings.
CLEANING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR AFTER USE
1. After use wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water.
2. Flush the cooling system with fresh water.
CHECKING PAINTED SURFACE OF MOTOR
1. Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flaking paint. Areas with damaged paint are more likely to
corrode. If necessary, clean and paint the areas.
NOTE: Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified. If you or
the owner are not familiar with machine servicing, this work should be done by your LEHR dealer
or other qualified mechanic.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine LEHR parts or parts of the same type and of
equivalent strength and materials. Any part of inferior quality may malfunction, and the resulting loss of
control could endanger the operator and passengers. LEHR genuine parts and accessories are available
from your LEHR dealer, or directly from LEHR.
MAINTENANCE CHART
Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but the
following table gives general guidelines. Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each
owner-specificaction. When operating in salt water or dirty water, the engine should be flushed with clean
water after each use.
The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself.
The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your LEHR dealer.
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