Operation and handling requirements

●When checking the engine oil level on wa-

ter, moor the watercraft so that it will not drift away.

To check the engine oil level:

(1)With the engine stopped, place the water- craft in a precisely level position on land or launch the watercraft.

(2)Look in all directions, and then start the engine. (See page 66 for information on starting the engine.)

(3)Run the engine at idling speed for 6 min- utes or more. Run the engine an addition- al 5 minutes if the ambient temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) or less.

(4)Stop the engine.

(5)Remove the seat. (See page 44 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

(6)Loosen the oil tank filler cap and remove it, and then wipe the attached dipstick clean.

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gine oil level is between the minimum and maximum level marks.

1 2 3

1Dipstick

2Maximum level mark

3Minimum level mark

(8)If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is below the minimum level mark, slowly add engine oil.

(9)Repeat steps 6–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.

(10)Securely install the oil tank filler cap and turn it until it stops.

(11)Securely install the seat in its original po- sition.

1Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick

(7)Screw the oil tank filler cap into the filler hole until it stops. Remove the oil tank fill- er cap again and make sure that the en-

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