Section 05 ENGINE (4-TEC)
Subsection 07 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)
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GENERAL
Prior to changing the oil, ensure vehicle is on a
level surface.
Oil and oil filter must be replaced at the same time.
Oil change and oil filter replacement should be done
with a warm engine.
Dispose oil and filter as per your local environmen-
tal regulations.
OIL LEVEL VERIFICATION
CAUTION: Check level frequently and refill if
necessary. Do not overfill - it would make the
engine smoke and reduce its power. Operating
the engine with an improper level may severely
damage engine. Wipe off any spillage.
1. Dipstick
Check the oil level as follows:
NOTE: Before checking the oil level on this en-
gine, it is necessary to let it idle for 30 seconds
before shutting it off. Thereafter it is necessary to
wait 30 seconds. Then, the oil can be checked.
This is required to allow the oil to properly level in
the different oil chambers. Otherwise, you will
have a false oil level reading.
1. Watercraft must be level. Check oil level either
with watercraft in water or out of water. Engine
should be warm.
CAUTION: Never run engine without supplying
water to the exhaust cooling system when wa-
tercraft is out of water.
2. If out of water, raise trailer tongue and block in
position when bumper rail is level. Link a garden
hose to the flushing connector. Refer to FLUSH-
ING in MAINTENANCE and follow the proce-
dures.
CAUTION: Failure to flush exhaust cooling sys-
tem, when watercraft is out of water, may se-
verely damage engine and/or exhaust system.
3. Warm-up engine then let idle for 30 seconds
before stopping.
4. Stop engine.
5. Wait at least 30 seconds then pull dipstick out
and wipe clean.
CAUTION: Never run engine longer than 5 min-
utes. Drive line seal has no cooling when water-
craft is out of water.
6. Reinstall dipstick, push in completely.
WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot. Wait until en-
gine oil is warm.
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WARNING
Engine oil may be hot. Certain components in
the engine compartment may be very hot. Di-
rect contact may result in skin burn.
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