OIL SYSTEM

If the oil hoses are disconnected for any reason, seal them to prevent spillage. Install caps on the oil fittings to prevent contamination. You must use an oil tank equipped with a filter, an oil supply hose, and an oil return hose. The oil system must be purged if air is in the oil supply hose. Refer to Installing the Oil Supply Hose.

Install the oil tank by following the instructions provided with the unit. IMPORTANT: Consider the installation location of the oil tank carefully. The oil tank is vented to the atmosphere. To avoid serious powerhead damage, be sure the oil tank is installed in a location that does not allow constant exposure to sunlight, rain, bilge water, or spray. Periodically inspect the oil tank for evidence of water.

Filling the Oil Tank

Remove the filler cap and fill the tank with recommended outboard lubricant, as specified in Fuel and Oil. Replace the filler cap and tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Always keep a supply of oil in the tank. If you run the tank dry, you MUST purge the oil system of air before using the engine. IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage from lack of lubrication, make sure you purge the system. Make sure all connections are airtight. Anytime the oil supply hose has been disconnected, you must prime the oil system before reconnecting the supply hose and operating the engine. Connect the oil supply hose to the oil inlet fitting on the motor. Secure with the small clamp (13.8 mm) from the owner’s kit.

1. Oil supply hose - 1/4 in. (6 mm) - Yellow stripe 2. Oil inlet fitting - 1/4 in. (6 mm) - Yellow stripe 3. Clamp (13.8 mm) from owner’s kit

Hold the open end of the oil return hose fitting over a container. With its outlet end up, squeeze the oil fill bulb repeatedly until about 8 oz. (250 ml) of oil have been pumped and the supply hose is purged of all air.

1. Oil return hose fitting - 5/16 in. (8 mm) - Blue stripe

Installing the Oil Return Hose

Connect the oil return hose to the oil return hose fitting on the motor. Secure with the clamp (15.7 mm) from the owner’s kit.

1. Oil return hose - 5/16 in. (8 mm) - Blue stripe 2. Oil return hose fitting - 5/16 in. (8 mm) - Blue stripe 3. Clamp (15.7 mm) from owner’s kit 1. Restrict Oil return hose - 5/16 in. (8 mm) - Blue stripe

WARNING

Prevent injury from moving engine components. Before starting the engine... Shift it to NEUTRAL Keep hands, clothes, hair clear of powerhead Remove the propeller if you use a flushing device Read Engine Starting, ENGINE STOPPING