Maintenance
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1. Oil filler cap
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke outboard motor oil
Engine oil quantity (without oil filter re-
placement):
3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity (with oil filter re-
placement):
3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
7.
Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min-
utes.
8.
Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
9.
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.
10. 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.
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1. Lower level mark
2. Oil dipstick
3. Upper level mark
11. 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.
12. Dispose of used oil according to local
regulations.
TIP:
For more information on the disposal of
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used oil, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Change the oil more often when operating
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the engine under adverse conditions such
as extended trolling.
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Inspecting wiring and connectors
Inspect that each connector is engaged se-
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curely.
Inspect that each ground lead is properly
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secured.
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