Adding Engine Oil; Marine Gear Or Sail Drive Oil; Marine Gear Oil Specifications; Sail Drive Oil Specifications - Yanmar 3JH5E Operation Manual

BEFORE YOU OPERATE
4. Remove dipstick. The oil level should be
between upper (Figure 8, (4)) and
lower (Figure 8, (5)) lines on the
dipstick.
5. Add oil if necessary. See Adding
Engine Oil on page 38.
6. Fully reinsert dipstick.

Adding Engine Oil

1. NOTICE: Prevent dirt and debris from
contaminating engine oil. Carefully
clean the dipstick and the surrounding
area before you remove the cap.
Remove the yellow oil filler port cap from
filler port (Figure 8, (1)) and fill with
engine oil.
2. Fill with oil to the upper limit
(Figure 8, (4)) on the dipstick
(Figure 8, (3)). NOTICE: NEVER
overfill the engine with engine oil.
3. Insert the dipstick fully to check the
level. NOTICE: ALWAYS keep the oil
level between upper and lower lines on
the oil cap / dipstick.
4. Hand-tighten the filler port cap securely.
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MARINE GEAR OR SAIL
DRIVE OIL

Marine Gear Oil Specifications

Use marine gear oil that meets or exceeds
the following guidelines and classifications:
KM35P, KM35A, KM35A2, KM4A1,
KM4A2, KMH4A:
• API Service Categories CD or higher
• SAE Viscosity #20 or #30
ZF30M, ZF25A:
• ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)

Sail Drive Oil Specifications

Refer to the Operation Manual of the sail
drive for the procedure to fill or replace the
sail drive oil.
3JH5E, 4JH5E (SD50):
• QuickSilver
Lube
4JH4-TE (SD40, SD50 / 50-4T):
• Only use QuickSilver
Gear Lube.

Checking Marine Gear Oil

(3)
(4)
Note: 4JH4-TE with KMH4A marine gear
shown.
1. Make sure engine is level.
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