Engine Oil Level Check

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

Engine Oil Level Check

Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the outboard motor in the vertical position.

1.Unlock and remove the engine cover (p.77).

2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. 3.Insert the dipstick all the way in, and then remove it and check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low, remove the oil filler cap (p.79), and add oil to reach the upper limit mark shown on the dipstick. Use the oil recommended on p.82.

When you check the oil level with the dipstick, you might notice the engine oil appears milky or the oil level has increased. If you notice either condition, change the engine oil. See the following table for an explanation of these conditions.

UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK

Operating Method Result Effect Running the engine below 3,000 rpm for more than 30% of the time so the engine does not warm up. •Water condenses in the engine and mixes with the oil, resulting in a milky appearance.

•Unburned fuel mixes with the oil, increasing the volume of oil.

The engine oil deteriorates, becomes less efficient as a Frequent starting and stopping lubricant, and without allowing the engine to causes an warm up. engine malfunction.

Oil filler cap removal (Unlock):

1)Turn the oil filler cap 90° counterclockwise so the lug of the cap sets horizontally. 2)Pull the cap to remove it.

OIL FILLER CAP Rib of the alternator cover

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

5.Install the oil filler cap and tighten it securely. Do not overtighten.

Oil filler cap installation (Lock): 1)Insert the oil filler cap into the oil filler port with the lug being set horizontally. 2)Turn the oil filler cap 90° clockwise so the lug of the cap is in line with the rib of the alternator cover. (It should click.)

6.Install and lock the engine cover.

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.