Maintenance - 41
Changing the Oil
Refer to Engine Maintenance and Inspection
Schedule for frequency.
After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the
break-in lubricant with
Evinrude/Johnson Ultra
4-
Stroke
synthetic blend oil. Refer to 10-Hour In-
spection.
If
Evinrude/Johnson Ultra
4-Stroke synthetic blend
oil is temporarily unavailable, you may use
Evinrude/Johnson
4-Stroke outboard oil or an
equivalent FC-W-approved 10W-40 or 10W-50 oil.
Drain (or siphon) the old oil after running the engine
to warm it. Warm oil flows more quickly and com-
pletely, containing more suspended sludge than
cold oil. If you change the oil only once a season,
time the work so the engine contains clean oil dur-
ing storage.
1) Place the engine in a vertical position and re-
move the upper engine cover.
2) Unscrew and remove the oil fill cap.
3) Hold a suitable container under the oil drain
screw. Remove the screw and drain the re-
servior. Before you reinstall the screw, re-
place the gasket with a new one (several
were included in your tool kit). Reinstall the
screw and tighten it securely.
1. Oil fill cap
2. Oil drain screw
4) Pour the recommended oil into the oil fill until
it reaches the upper mark on the dipstick. Re-
fer to Engine Specifications for crankcase
and filter capacity.
5) Replace the oil fill cap and clean any spilled
oil off the engine and your skin.
6) Reinstall the upper cover.
7) Supply water to the cooling system and run
the engine at idle to check for leaks, especial-
ly around the oil filter, drain screw and oil fill
cap. Correct any problems.
8) Stop the engine and recheck crankcase oil
level using the dipstick. Add oil as indicated.
1. Add
2. Full
Dispose of used oil in a reasonable manner follow-
ing all local regulations.
CAUTION
Used motor oil may be harmful. Avoid pro-
longed and repeated skin contact. Wash
affected skin with soap and water.
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