Replacing The Engine Oil Filter - Yamaha F25G Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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1. Oil dipstick
2. Lower mark
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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Replacing the engine oil filter

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Avoid draining the engine oil immedi-
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ately after stopping the engine. The oil
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Yamaha recommends you to have a
Yamaha dealer replace the engine oil filter.
If you perform replacement yourself, follow
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the procedure below. If you have any ques-
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tions, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
(1) Drain the engine oil. For further informa-
(2) Place a cloth under the engine oil filter.
(3) Turn the engine oil filter counterclock-
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(4) Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the en-
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.
tion, see page 79.
wise and remove it.
Wipe up any spilled engine oil.
Dispose of the removed engine oil filter in
accordance with local regulations.
gine oil filter.