Inspecting Wiring And Connectors; Checking Propeller - Yamaha F50 Owner's Manual

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 up-
per and lower marks. Consult your
Yamaha dealer if the oil level is out of
specified level.
1 3
1. Lower mark
2. Oil dipstick
3. Upper mark
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.
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14. Install the top cowling.
15. 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
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securely.
Inspect that each ground lead is properly
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secured.
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Checking propeller

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WARNING
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller. Before inspecting, re-
moving, or installing the propeller, place
the shift control in neutral, turn the main
switch to " " (off) and remove the key,
and remove the clip from the engine shut-
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