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7.
If the oil changer is not available, remove
the drain screw while holding a container
under the drain hole. Let the oil drain
completely. Wipe up any spilled oil imme-
diately.
8.
If the drain screw was removed, install a
new washer and drain screw, and then
tighten the drain screw.
9.
Add the correct amount of oil through the
filler hole.
NOTICE:
Overfilling the oil
tank could cause leakage or damage.
If the oil level is above the upper mark,
extract oil until the oil is between the
upper and lower marks.
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10. Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com-
pletely.
11. Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min-
utes.
12. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the at-
tached oil dipstick clean.
13. Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com-
pletely.
14. 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.
15. Start the engine and make sure that there
are no oil leaks.
NOTICE:
If there are oil
leaks, stop the engine and find the
cause. Consult your Yamaha dealer if
the problem cannot be located and
corrected. Continued operation with a
problem could cause severe engine
damage.
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1. Oil changer
1. Drain screw
2. Washer
Engine oil drain bolt:
18.0 Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
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Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke outboard motor oil
Engine oil quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
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