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    Proper way to flush a 2001 75HP Four-stroke Outboard

    Hello all. I recently got a pontoon boat with a 2001 75HP four-stroke outboard. I found an owners manual online and purchased a service manual. I couldn't find info about flushing in the service manual, but the owners manual does explain it. It essentially says to connect a garden hose to the...
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    Special fuel line needed for Marine?

    The boat in my sig needs new fuel line (an inspector said it is too old based on date stamp he found on it). I'm new to marine but familiar with cars/trucks/etc. In those, I use Gates hose from local auto parts store. This is what I normally use for carbureted engines...
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    Control stick wont stay in position

    The starboard engine control stick will not stay put in forward throttle position, especially when disengaged and controlling throttle only. For example, I'll start engine and throttle it up to idle about 1500 rpm, but when I let go of stick, the stick slowly returns to slow idle. Port stick is...
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    What engine and outdrive oil to use?

    I recently inherited a boat (info in sig) and don't have manuals or anything for it yet. What oil & weight do I need to use for both the engine and for the outdrives? I would prefer something I can get at local auto parts store if its good stuff. TIA!
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