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Do not attempt any repairs on your boat unless qualified to do so.
Only use approved marine replacement parts available from your
Robalo dealer. Robalo recommends having an authorized Robalo
dealer do your maintenance and repair work. Your dealer is quali-
fied to make repairs or modifications to your boat in such a manner
as to not compromise safety, design integrity, or warranty coverage.
This chapter includes information you can use to do general mainte-
nance and repair. If you choose to do your boat’s maintenance and
repairs, always refer to the product manuals for detailed information.
ENGINE
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed information about
engine maintenance and repair. That manual has a maintenance
and service schedule for the engine on your boat.
Checking the Oil (On 4-Stroke Models)
NOTE: During the engine 10-hour break-in period, or as recom-
mended by the engine manufacturer, Robalo recommends that
you check the oil level every two hours.
To check the oil:
1. Make sure boat is in the water and engine is stopped.
2. Put the outboard motor in an upright position (not tilted).
3. If engine is warm, let it cool for ten minutes to allow oil to
drain back into the engine oil pan. This will make the check
more accurate.
4. Pull engine oil dipstick out of its sleeve, wipe clean, and push
dipstick back into the sleeve. Make certain the dipstick is
pushed all the way back in.
5. Pull dipstick out again and check oil level on dipstick. The oil
level must be between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.
6. If oil level is at or below the ADD mark you must add oil.
7. Push dipstick back down into the sleeve. Be sure it is all the way
in and properly seated.
Adding Oil
To add oil:
1. Remove oil fill cap.
2. Add oil as required to raise the oil level up between the ADD
and FULL marks on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
3. Check oil level after adding oil.
NOTE: Robalo Boats recommends that you use a funnel when
you add oil to prevent spillage and to help keep your engine
free of surface grime and dirt.
Important: The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits
the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable
waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous
zone if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon or a dis-
coloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Violators are
subject to a penalty.
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