SUBJECT: LUBRICATION OF MOTORS
More and more of our investigations of failures of certain parts, as well as of complaints from customers regarding difficult shifting, starting, etc., have revealed the cause to be simply a matter of lack of lubrication.
This bulletin is being issued to remind all dealers to continue to educate their customers in the necessity of periodic motor lubrication. Also, this is a good way for you to get your customers back into your shop for the sale of additional accessories as well as keeping him on your team when trade-in time comes. For those of your customers who insist on lubricating their motors themselves you should, of course, go through the Owner's Manual with him to make certain that he knows which spots to lubricate and which lubricants to use.
Many areas have had lubrication specifications changed to use OMC Lubricant Type "A" and this should be pointed out to the customer. This lubricant is available from Parts Distributor. (Refer: Bulletin #691)