lubricating an outboard

[newsailor72]

doing some maintenance on my 2003 6hp 4 stroke tohatsu.

I already did these items.
1. have impeller changed
2. changed engine oil
3. changed gear oil
will lub the prop shaft tomorrow, what kind of oil/grease to use?

another question. how do I lub the turning parts shown in the attached picture and what kind of grease should I use? what's the best way to clean up the old grease before applying the new? thanks.

 

[petersea]

there should be a grease fitting or sometimes called a "zerek". You will need a grease gun, most auto parts stores has some inexpensive ones as do the big chain stores (sears wal-mart etc) Most auto parts and the big chain stores also sell a "marine grease" as well but truth be told any heavy grease will work. One time expense to purchase of less then $30 bucks but if that is all you are going to use it for will last you forever. Maybe a a boating pal if they have one you can borrow. It won't use but five cents worth of grease to lubricate it. As far cleaning just grease until new grease come out and wipe off with a rag.

 

[kloudie1]

Petersea is right on. I think I see the two Zerks in the picture.. the upper is to the left of the arrow on the fitting just below the joint where the grease is now.. the lower is to the left of the arrow and up just a scoche. Lithium or polymer based marine grease is the right stuff.

 

[Merlin Clark]

There should also be a zerk fitting on the tilt shaft. The grease gun can also be used to fill bearing buddies and it won't hurt to lube the ball lock either.
If you want to learn the parts of your engine (verify the model number) http://www.tohatsuoutboardparts.com...og NSF4A2-5A2-6A2 (2002) - (002N21046-3).pdf
And Tohatsu has owners manuals online http://www.tohatsu.com/tech_info/manuals.html
Hope you all have a great 2013!