Maintenance
oil level is not at the proper level, add or
extract oil until the oil is between the up-
per and lower marks.
1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
15. Start the engine and make sure that there
are no oil leaks. NOTICE: If there are oil
leaks, stop the engine and find the
cause. Consult your Yamaha dealer if
the problem cannot be located and
corrected. Continued operation with a
problem could cause severe engine
damage.
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16. 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.
17. Install the top cowling.
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Checking connector and lead
For checking of the following items for the
connectors and leads, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
Check that each connector is connected
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securely.
Check that each ground lead is secured
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properly.
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Checking propeller
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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
gear shift lever in neutral, and remove the
1
clip from the engine shut-off switch.
2
Do not use your hand to hold the propeller
3
when loosening or tightening the propeller
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nut. Put a wood block between the anti-cavi-
tation plate and the propeller to prevent the
propeller from turning.
Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
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sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other
damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
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Check the splines for wear or damage.
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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
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peller shaft.
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
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age.
WARNING
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