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Operation and handling requirements

develop the engine together with the oil it will
use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
ance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn-
thetic oils have their own distinct characters 1
and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
many years of research and development
into oil since the 1960’s helps make
Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha 1 Dipstick
engine.
(4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
tube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and check that the engine oil level
is between the minimum level mark and
maximum level mark.

Checking the engine oil 1
WARNING 2
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engines are turned off. Coming in
contact with or getting any engine oil on
your clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE 1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
Make sure debris and water do not enter
the oil filler hole. Debris and water in the (5) If the engine oil level is significantly
engine oil can cause serious engine dam- above the maximum level mark, consult
age. a Yamaha Boat Dealer. If the engine oil

To check the engine oil level: level is below the minimum level mark,
(1) Place the boat in a precisely level posi- add engine oil.
tion on land with the engine stopped. If
the engine was running, allow the engine
oil to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more
before checking the oil level.
(2) Open the engine hood. (See page 70.)
(3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

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