Yamaha F6 Owner's Manual page 65

Be sure the outboard motor is securely
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fastened to the transom or a stable
stand.
ECM00970
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the oil, and be sure the
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outboard motor is upright (not tilted)
when checking and changing the engine
oil.
If the oil level is above the upper level
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mark, drain until the level meets the
specified capacity. Overfilling the oil
could cause leakage or damage.
ECM01240
CAUTION:
Change the engine oil after the first 10
hours of operation, and every 100 hours or
at 6-month intervals thereafter. Otherwise
the engine will wear quickly.
NOTE:
Change the engine oil when the oil is still
warm.
1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-
sition (not tilted).
2. Prepare a suitable container that holds a
larger amount than the engine oil capaci-
ty. Loosen and remove the drain screw
while holding the container under the
drain hole. Then remove the oil filler cap.
Let the oil drain completely. Wipe up any
spilled oil immediately.
1. Drain screw
3. Put a new gasket on the oil drain screw.
Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket and
install the drain screw.
Drain screw tightening torque:
24.0 Nm (17.7 ft-lb) (2.45 kgf-m)
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing the drain screw, finger tighten
the screw just until the gasket comes into con-
tact with the surface of the drain hole. Then
tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. Tighten the drain
screw to the correct torque with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
4. Add the correct amount of oil through the
filler hole. Install the filler cap.
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke outboard motor oil
Engine oil quantity (excluding oil filter):
0.8 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
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