Before Start-Up - BRP E250DHLSCS Service Manual

BEFORE START-UP

Gearcase Lubricant
With outboard in vertical position, check the gear-
case lubricant level:
Remove the lubricant level plug. Lubricant must
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be even with the bottom of the threaded hole.
A clean tie strap can be used as a "dip stick" if
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the lubricant level is not obvious.
Add HPF XR gearcase lubricant as needed.
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1. Gearcase lubricant level
Oil Level
Make sure oil tank contains an adequate supply of
the correct lubricant for the outboard and that the
LOW OIL warning has been tested. Refer to Oil
Requirements on p. 57.
When starting the outboard for the first time, refer
to Oil Supply Priming on p. 59.
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
Trim and Tilt Fluid
Make sure trim and tilt reservoir is full before run-
ning outboard:
Tilt the motor up and engage the tilt support.
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Remove filler cap and check fluid level.
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1. Filler cap
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Three Ram System–Add Power Trim/Tilt Fluid
or GM Dexron II, as needed, to bring level to the
bottom of the fill plug threads.
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Install the fill plug and tighten to a torque of 45 to
55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m).
Correct fluid level must be maintained to
ensure operation of the impact protection
built into the unit.
BEFORE START-UP
WARNING
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