Operation
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F4B, F5A, F6C
1.
Place the outboard motor in an upright
position (not tilted).
NOTICE:
If the mo-
tor is not level, the oil level indicated
on the dipstick may not be accurate.
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2.
Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the at-
tached oil dipstick clean.
TIP:
The oil lubrication check window does not in-
dicate the engine oil level. Use the oil lubrica-
tion check window to make sure that the
engine is being lubricated with oil while it is
running.
3.
Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com-
pletely.
4.
Remove the oil filler cap again and check
that the oil level on the dipstick is be-
tween the upper and lower marks. If the
oil level is not at the proper level, add or
extract oil until the oil is between the up-
per and lower marks.
5.
Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com-
pletely.
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Engine
●
Check the engine and engine mounting.
●
Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
●
Check the propeller for damage.
●
Check for engine oil leaks.
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Installing top cowling
F2.5A
1.
Be sure that all cowling lock levers are re-
leased.
2.
Be sure that the rubber seal is seated all
the way around the engine.
3.
Place the cowling on top of the seal.
4.
Check to be sure it fits properly in the rub-
ber seal.
5.
Move the levers to lock the cowling as
shown.
NOTICE:
If the top cowling is
not installed correctly, water spray un-
der the top cowling can damage the
engine, or the top cowling can blow off
at high speeds.
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1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil lubrication check window
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1
2
1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
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2
3
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