Engine Oil; Outboard Motor; Flushing Device; Install Top Cowling - Yamaha Motor F8 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Operation
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Engine oil

1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-
sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the motor
is not level, the oil level indicated on
the dipstick may not be accurate.
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2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
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1. Oil dipstick
3. 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.
4. Check the oil level using the dipstick to
be sure the level falls between the upper
and lower marks. Fill with oil if it is below
the lower mark, or drain to the specified
level if it is above the upper mark.
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1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
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Outboard motor

 Check that the outboard motor is mounted
properly and check the outboard motor
mounting bolts for looseness.
 Check the propeller for damage.
 Check for engine oil leaks.
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Flushing device

Check that the flushing device's garden hose
connector is securely screwed on to the fit-
ting on the bottom cowling. NOTICE: If the
garden hose connector is not properly
connected, cooling water can leak out and
the engine can overheat during operation.
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1. Fitting
2. Garden hose connector
3. Flushing device
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Install top cowling

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1. Be sure that the cowling lock lever is re-
leased.
2. Be sure that the rubber seal is seated all
the way around the top cowling.
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