1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up
fully in neutral until it is running smooth-
ly.
2. Once the engine has warmed up, verify
whether the idle speed is set to specifi-
cation. For idle speed specifications,
see page 13. If you have difficulty
verifying the idle speed, or the idle
speed requires adjustment, consult a
Hidea dealer or other qualified
mechanic.
Changing engine oil
NOTICE
Change the engine oil after the first 20
hours of operation or 3 months, and ev-
ery 100 hours or at 1-year intervals
there- after. Otherwise the engine will
wear quickly.
Extract the engine oil with an oil changer.
1. Put the outboard motor in an upright
po- sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the
out- board motor is not level, the oil
level indicated on the oil dipstick
may not be accurate. [ECM01861]
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2. Start the engine. Warm it up and keep
the idle speed for 5-10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine and leave it for 5-10
minutes.
4. Remove the top cowling.
5. Remove the oil filler cap. Pull out the
dip-
stick and use the oil changer to extract
the oil completely.
1. Oil changer
TIP:
If the oil changer is not available, remove
the drain screw while holding a container
under the drain hole. Let the oil drain
completely. Wipe up any spilled oil
immediately.
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1. Drain screw
6. Add the correct amount of oil through
the filler hole. Put back the filler cap
and the dipstick. NOTICE: Overfilling
the oil could cause leakage or
damage. If the oil level is above the
upper level mark, drain until the level
meets the specified capacity. [ECM01850]
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