COX CXO300 - Oil Handling and Changing Cautions

6.0 MAINTENANCE
6.0 MAINTENANCE
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CXO300 OWNER’S MANUAL
 NOTE
When topping up or extracting oil, always allow 5 minutes for the level to stabilize before checking
again.
Avoid mixing oil grades and types when topping up.
 CAUTION
If your outboard is not vertical, the dipstick indication will be incorrect
and you may over or under-fill.
 WARNING
Running the outboard without replacing and securing the dipstick can cause serious damage.
Engine oil or related components may be hot and can cause severe burns.
Running the outboard with oil level below the lower mark or above the upper mark can cause serious
damage.
Avoid direct skin contact with oil. Brief contact may cause irritation while prolonged or repeated
exposure may lead to skin problems.
6.4.3 CHANGING POWERHEAD OIL
The powerhead oil can be changed either by vacuum extraction with the vessel on-water, or by draining
from the leg with the vessel out of water.
 NOTE
The powerhead oil filter should also be changed whenever changing powerhead oil. Dispose of used
oil thoughtfully (see section 1.3.1).
 WARNING
Engine oil and related components may be hot and can cause severe burns.
Avoid direct skin contact with oil. Brief contact may cause irritation while prolonged or repeated
exposure may lead to skin problems.