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CHANGING ENGINE OIL w

8Avoid draining the engine oil immediately after stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be handled with care to avoid burns.

8Be sure the outboard is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand.

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8Change the engine oil after the first 10

 

hours of operation, and every 100 hours

 

or at 6-month intervals thereafter. Oth-

 

erwise, the engine will wear quickly.

8Do not overfill the oil, and be sure the

 

engine is in an upright position (not tilt-

 

ed) when checking and changing the

 

engine oil.

8If the oil level is above the upper level

 

mark, drain until the level meets the

 

specified capacity. Overfilling the oil

 

may cause leakage or damage.

1) Put the outboard motor in an upright

 

position (not tilted).

2)

Prepare a suitable container which

 

can hold a larger amount than the

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engine oil capacity. Loosen and

remove the drain bolt 1 while hold-

 

 

ing the container under the drain

 

hole. Let the oil drain completely.

 

Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.

3) Put a new gasket on the drain bolt.

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Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket

 

and reinstall the drain bolt.

 

Tightening torque:

 

Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”, page 4-1.

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