Engine Oil; Engine; Install Top Cowling - Yamaha F9.9F Owner's Manual

Operation
1. Cord
2. Clip
3. Engine shut-off switch
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Engine oil

1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-
sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the motor
is not level, the oil level indicated on
the dipstick may not be accurate.
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2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. 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.
4. Check the oil level using the dipstick to be
sure the level falls between the upper and
lower marks. Fill with oil if it is below the
lower mark, or drain to the specified level
if it is above the upper mark.
1. Oil dipstick
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1. Lower level mark
2. Oil dipstick
3. Upper level mark
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Engine

Check the engine and engine mounting.
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Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
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Check the propeller for damage.
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Check for engine oil leaks.
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Install top cowling

1. Be sure that the cowling lock lever is re-
leased.
2. Be sure that the rubber seal is seated all
the way around the top cowling.
3. Place the top cowling on the bottom cowl-
ing.
4. Check to be sure the rubber seal is seat-
ed correctly between the top cowling and
the bottom cowling.
5. Move the lever to lock the cowling as
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shown. NOTICE: If the top cowling is
not installed correctly, water spray un-
der the top cowling can damage the
engine, or the top cowling can blow off
at high speeds.
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