Item | Work done | 1st 20hr service | Annual service | Start/end season check | Mid-season check |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anodes | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery and terminals | Check | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Carburettor | Check/adjust | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Choke system | Check/adjust | Yes | |||
Compression | Check | Yes | |||
Cooling system (incl thermostat and impeller) | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | Yes | ||
Cylinder head | Check/tighten bolts | Yes | Yes | ||
De-coke engine | Clean engine/internal (if required) | Yes | |||
Diagnostics | Run (if model applicable) | Yes | Yes | ||
Engine electrics eg bilge, lights | Check | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine oil and oil leaks | Check/top up/replace/repair | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine | Test run (after service/check) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Exhaust system | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Fuel filter - high pressure | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | |||
Fuel filter - low pressure | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | |||
Fuel line | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | |||
Fuel pump diaphrams | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | |||
Fuel system | Check/flush (not tank) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gauges | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Gear oil | Replace | Yes | Yes | ||
Grease points | As required | Yes | Yes | ||
Idle speed | Check/adjust | Yes | Yes | ||
Ignition timing | Check/adjust | Yes | Yes | ||
Kill cord | Test | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nuts and bolts | Check/re-tighten | Yes | Yes | ||
Oil filter | Replace | Yes | Yes | ||
Oil injection | Check/adjust | Yes | Yes | ||
Power trim/tilt | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Propeller | Remove/grease/replace | Yes | |||
Rectifier/charging System | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Remote control box | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Reverse locks | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Spark plugs | Replace | Yes | Yes | ||
Steering system | Check/adjust/bleed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stop circuit | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Thermostat | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | |||
Throttle butterflies | Synchronise/balance | Yes | Yes | ||
Throttle linkage | Check/adjust | Yes | Yes | ||
Timing belt | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Valves/tappets | Adjust | Yes | Yes | ||
Warning systems | Check | Yes | Yes | ||
Water pump impeller/water leaks | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Water trap filter | Check/replace (if required) | Yes | Yes | ||
Wiring connections | Check | Yes | Yes |
Note: Winter service and winterise – same as annual service with fuel system drained and engine inhibited (not for use)
Start, mid and end of season checks recommended for outboards in constant use throughout season / year.