General periodic maintenance
10-10
Checking the engine oil level
Make sure that the engine is filled with en-
gine oil before operating the outboard mo-
tor for the first time. Otherwise, the engine
could be damaged severely.
1. Check:
• Engine oil level
Not at the proper level → Add or extract
the engine oil.
a. Place the outboard motor in an upright
position.
If the outboard motor is not level, the oil
level indicated on the dipstick may not be
correct.
b. Start the engine and warm it up for 5–
10 minutes.
c. Stop the engine and leave it off for 5–10
minutes.
d. Remove the top cowling.
e. Remove the dipstick “1” and wipe it
clean.
f. Insert the dipstick “1” completely for a
correct measurement and remove it
again.
g. Check that the oil level indicated on the
dipstick “1” is between the upper mark
“a” and the lower mark “b”. If the en-
gine oil is not at the proper level, add or
extract engine oil.
Changing the engine oil using an oil
changer
Change the engine oil after the first 20
hours of operation or 3 months, and every
100 hours or at 1-year intervals thereafter.
1. Warm up:
•Engine
a. Place the outboard motor in an upright
position.
If the outboard motor is not level, the oil
level indicated on the dipstick may not be
correct.
b. Start the engine and warm it up for 5–
10 minutes.
c. Stop the engine and leave it off for 5–10
minutes.
2. Remove:
•Top cowling
3. Drain:
•Engine oil
a. Remove the oil filler cap “1”.
b. Remove the dipstick “1” and extract
the engine oil using the oil changer “2”.
4. Fill:
•Engine oil
Idle speed (in neutral)
650–750 r/min
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