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Engine Oil
CHECKING AND ADDING ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Be sure that the outboard is upright (not tilted)
when checking oil.
NOTE: Under certain conditions, the operating temperature of 4‑stroke
outboard engines may not get hot enough to evaporate the normal fuel and
moisture that accumulate in the crankcase. These conditions include operating
at idle for long periods, repeated short trips, slow speed or quick stop‑and‑go
operation, and operating in cooler climates. This additional fuel and moisture
that collects in the crankcase eventually ends up in the oil sump and will add to
the total volume of oil that appears on the dipstick reading. This increase in oil
volume is known as oil dilution.
Outboard engines can typically handle large amounts of oil dilution without
causing durability problems. However, to ensure extended life of the outboard
engine, change the oil and filter regularly, following the oil change interval and
using the recommended oil quality. Additionally, if the outboard is operated
frequently in the conditions described above, more frequent oil change intervals
should be considered.
1.
Turn the engine OFF. Ensure that the outboard is in a level operating
position. Remove the top cowl.
2. Pull out the dipstick. Wipe it with a clean rag or towel and push it back in
all the way.
3. Pull the dipstick back out again and observe the oil level. Oil must be
within the operating range. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap and
fill to the midpoint of the oil level operating range.
a - Oil fill cap
b - Dipstick
c - Oil level operating range
a
b
c
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