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INSP
ADJ
POWER UNIT
• Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion or launch the watercraft.
• Remove the rear and front seats.
• Remove the oil tank filler cap
1
and
check for oil on the dipstick
2
.
• If there is no oil on the dipstick, pour
enough oil so that the tip of the dipstick
comes into contact with the oil, and then
install the filler cap.
• Start the engine.
CAUTION:
When starting the engine make sure the
dipstick is securely fitted into the oil
tank.
NOTE:
• The engine cannot be started if the
Yamaha Security System is in the lock
mode.
• For information on the Yamaha Security
System, see the owner’s manual.
• Run the engine at trolling speed for 6
minutes or more, and then stop the
engine.
CAUTION:
When checking the oil level on land, be
sure to connect a garden hose to the
watercraft for proper water supply.
NOTE:
If the ambient temperature is 20 °C (68 °F)
or less, warm up the engine for an addi-
tional 5 minutes.
• Remove the oil tank filler cap
1
, wipe the
dipstick
2
clean, and then screw the filler
cap into the filler hole completely.