Holiday Outboards
When it comes to repairs and maintenance on outboard motors it does not pay to skimp where your families safety is concerned. We have specialist trained staff, some of whom have achieved many certificates in the service and repair of outboard motors.
Our fully equipped workshop is complete with all the specialist outboard equipment you would expect including an outboard dyno-tester.
Whether your outboard requires a routine service or a major overhaul, contact us for fast, friendly service from a team who understand your needs, as we all share your love of boating.
PRE-SEASON CHECK
Remove your outboard from storage and prepare it for a
season of reliable service by performing a general check
and a few preventative maintenance procedures.
Examine all loosened or removed hardware. Replace damaged
or missing parts with Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or
equivalent. Check the gearcase for leakage. If leakage is
evident, the gearcase seals should be replaced. See
your Dealer.
IMPORTANT : Gearcase lubricant is thick
and clear. Do not confuse this with engine oil,
which may normally appear on the skeg after performing
the long-term (winterization) storage procedure.
FLUSHING
If desired, the outboard can be flushed after each use
on a trailer or at dockside while it is vertical.
- Place the outboard in an area with good drainage.
- Connect garden hose to flushing port.
- Turn on the water. It is not necessary
to run engine for a good flushing.
IMPORTANT: The “CHECK ENGINE” OR “CHK
ENG” System Check gauge light may illuminate
if you are running the outboard during
the flushing procedure. This is normal.
The outboard will continue to run as long as it is being
supplied with water.
- Leave the outboard in vertical position long enough
to completely drain the powerhead.
IMPORTANT : If you cannot store the outboard
in the recommended vertical position, be sure the cooling
system is drained completely. Never place the gearcase higher
than the powerhead. Any water remaining in the exhaust passages
can run into cylinders and cause serious damage. |