Yamaha F8A - Page 75

Maintenance
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1. Oil changer
1. Oil filler cap
TIP:
Recommended engine oil:
If the oil changer is not available, remove the
drain screw while holding a container under
the drain hole. Let the oil drain completely.
4-stroke outboard motor oil
Engine oil quantity:
0.8 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.
7. Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min-
utes.
8. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
9. Insert the dipstick and remove it again.
Be sure to completely insert the dipstick
into the dipstick guide, otherwise the oil
level measurement will be incorrect.
10. Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to
be sure the level falls between the upper
and lower marks. Consult your Outboards
1. Drain screw
6. Add the correct amount of oil through the
dealer if the oil level is out of specified lev-
el.
filler hole. Put back the filler cap and the
dipstick. NOTICE: Overfilling the oil
could cause leakage or damage. If the
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oil level is above the upper level mark,
drain until the level meets the speci-
fied capacity.
1. Lower level mark
2. Oil dipstick
3. Upper level mark
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