Mercury HP700 SCi Manual page 81

IMPORTANT: Change oil when the engine is warm from
operation. Warm oil flows more freely, carrying away more
impurities. Use only recommended motor oil (see
NOTE: To allow the oil to drain from the filter, loosen the filter just
enough to break the internal vacuum (approximately 1/4 turn).
Then turn the filter back clockwise until the oil filter seal makes light
contact with the housing (approximately an 1/8 turn) to prevent
unwanted oil leakage. Let the oil drain back into the system for 15
minutes prior to complete removal of the filter.
a - Crankcase oil filter
1. With the engine at normal operating temperature, remove the
dipstick.
2. Install a crankcase oil pump onto the dipstick tube.
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