Replacing The Engine Oil Filter - Yamaha F115 Owner's Manual

Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4M FC-W or 4-stroke
outboard motor oil
Engine oil quantity (without oil filter
replacement):
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity (with oil filter re-
placement):
3.2 L (3.38 US qt, 2.82 Imp.qt)
9. Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 minu-
tes.
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 upper
and lower marks. Consult your Yamaha
dealer if the oil level is out of specified
level.
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1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower 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
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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
used oil, consult your Yamaha dealer.
 Change the oil more often when operating
the engine under adverse conditions such
as extended trolling.
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Replacing the engine oil filter

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WARNING
 Avoid draining the engine oil immediate-
ly after stopping the engine. The oil is
hot and should be handled with care to
avoid burns.
 Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable
stand.
Yamaha recommends you to have a Yamaha
dealer replace the engine oil filter.
If you perform replacement yourself, follow
the procedure below. If you have any ques-
tions, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
1. Drain the engine oil. For further informa-
tion, see page 89.
2. Place a cloth under the engine oil filter.
3. Turn the engine oil filter counterclock-
wise and remove it.
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