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6.
Prepare a suitable container that holds a
larger amount than the engine oil capac-
ity. Remove the drain screw and gasket
while holding the container under the
drain hole. Let the oil drain completely.
Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.
TIP:
If the oil does not drain easily, change the tilt
angle or turn the outboard motor to port and
starboard to drain the oil.
7.
Put a new gasket on the drain screw. Ap-
ply a light coat of oil to the gasket and in-
stall the drain screw.
TIP:
If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing the drain screw, finger tighten
the screw just until the gasket comes into
contact with the surface of the drain hole.
Then tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. Tighten the
drain screw to the correct torque with a
torque wrench as soon as possible.
8.
Add the correct amount of oil through the
filler hole. Put back the filler cap and the
dipstick.
NOTICE:
Overfilling the oil
could cause leakage or damage. If the
oil level is above the upper level mark,
drain until the level meets the speci-
fied capacity.
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9.
Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 minu-
tes.
10. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it
clean.
11. Insert the dipstick and remove it again.
Be sure to completely insert the dipstick
into the dipstick guide, otherwise the oil
level measurement will be incorrect.
12. Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to
be sure the level falls between the upper
and lower marks. Consult your Yamaha
dealer if the oil level is out of specified
level.
13. Start the engine and make sure that the
low oil pressure-alert indicator remains
off. Also, make sure that there are no oil
1. Drain screw
2. Gasket
Drain screw tightening torque:
27 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
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Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4M FC-W or 4-stroke
outboard motor oil
Engine oil quantity (without oil filter
replacement):
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity (with oil filter re-
placement):
4.5 L (4.76 US qt, 3.96 Imp.qt)
1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
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