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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.
[ECM01850]
9.
Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min-
utes.
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 lev-
el.
13. Start the engine and make sure that the
low oil pressure-alert indicator remains
off. Also, make sure that there are no oil
leaks.
NOTICE:
If the low oil pressure-
alert indicator comes on or if there are
oil leaks, stop the engine and find the
cause. Continued operation with a
problem could cause severe engine
damage. Consult your Yamaha dealer
if the problem cannot be located and
corrected.
[ECM01622]
14. Install the top cowling.
15. Dispose of used oil according to local
regulations.
TIP:
●
For more information on the disposal of
used oil, consult your Yamaha dealer.
●
Change the oil more often when operating
the engine under adverse conditions such
as extended trolling.
EMU29114
Inspecting wiring and connectors
●
Inspect that each connector is engaged se-
curely.
●
Inspect that each ground lead is properly
secured.
EMU32112
Checking propeller
WARNING
EWM01881
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are near
the propeller. Before inspecting, remov-
ing, or installing the propeller, place the
shift control in neutral, turn the main
switch to “
” (off) and remove the key,
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4 or 4-stroke outboard
motor oil
Engine oil quantity:
0.8 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
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