Inspecting Wiring And Connectors; Checking Propeller - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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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-
off switch. Turn off the battery cut-off
switch if your boat has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening or tightening the propeller
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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