⚙️ Outboard Engine Service Intervals
Keeping up with scheduled maintenance is the key to long engine life, reliability, and peak performance on the water.
🔧 20-Hour Service (Break-In Service)
Purpose: Removes initial manufacturing debris and ensures the engine breaks in properly.
Why It Matters: This is a critical service for protecting long-term engine performance and reliability.
Service Includes:
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Replace gearcase lubricant
Inspect engine for leaks and proper operation
🛠 100-Hour / Annual Service
Purpose: Routine maintenance to keep your engine running at peak performance. Typically performed once per year.
Service Includes:
Change engine oil and oil filter
Replace fuel filters (including low-pressure and water separator)
Replace spark plugs
Change gearcase lubricant
Lubricate all grease points
Inspect propeller and prop shaft (repair or replace if needed)
Inspect and/or replace water pump impeller
Inspect sacrificial anodes
🔩 300-Hour / Major Service
Purpose: A comprehensive service designed to replace high-wear components and prevent costly breakdowns.
Service Includes:
All 100-hour service items
Replace water pump impeller (if not previously completed)
Replace accessory belts (alternator, timing belts where applicable)
Replace thermostats
Replace spark plugs
🌊 Keep Your Boat Water-Ready
Regular maintenance helps prevent unexpected failures and extends the life of your engine.
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