Hints On Outboard
p. 78 · Read in the full issue
Lubrication
Outboard motors perform best when lubricated regularly. Internal lubrication, of course, is done by mixing oil with the petrol. Too much is as bad as too little. The former fouls plugs and sticks rings, the latter causes overheating. Both extremes can lead to seizure. So mix your fuel according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, no more, no less.
In general you should use OMC Type A grease on all external mov ing, sliding, or pivoting points, and particularly you should use a grease gun loaded with Type A to lubricate the gearshift lever and linkages, and the pivot shaft on which the motor rotates when you turn.