Operation and handling requirements
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4-star models
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Maximum level mark
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Minimum level mark
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly above
the maximum level mark, consult a
Yamaha Boat Dealer. If the engine oil lev-
el is below the minimum level mark, add
engine oil.
(6) Remove the engine oil filler cap.
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Engine oil filler cap
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the
engine oil settle, and then check the en-
gine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level.
(10) Install the engine oil filler cap.
(11) Close the engine hood.
Draining the bilge water
NOTICE
●
Do not run the engine at full throttle
when bilge water remains in the engine
compartment. The bilge water can
splash into the engine, which can result
in severe damage.
●
Be sure all drain plugs are tightened be-
fore operating your boat. Otherwise, wa-
ter may flood the boat and cause it to
submerge.
Draining the bilge water on land
This model is equipped with a fuel tank com-
partment drain plug, engine compartment
drain plug, and hull drain plugs.
To drain the bilge water from the various com-
partments, see the following sections.
Draining the bilge water from the fuel tank
compartment
If there is fuel or a fuel/water mixture in the
fuel tank compartment, wipe it up immediately
with dry rags.
WARNING! This indicates a
fuel leak. Do not operate the boat until the
source of the fuel leak is found and cor-
rected. Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive.
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