Yamaha F225F Service Manual page 549

3. Install a new oil filter b, and then tighten
it to the specified torque.
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b
Oil filter b: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13.3 ft·lb)
4. Fill the engine with the specified amount
of the recommended engine oil through
the oil filler hole.
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil with combinations of
the following SAE and API oil classifica-
tions:
API: SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
SAE: 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40
Replacement engine oil quantity
(at periodic maintenance):
With oil filter replacement:
6.3 L (6.66 US qt, 5.54 lmp qt)
5. Install the oil filler cap and dipstick, and
then start the engine and warm it up for
5–10 minutes.
6. Stop the engine, and then leave it off for
5–10 minutes.
7. Check the oil level. If the oil level is low,
add engine oil up to the proper level.
Checking the engine start switch and
engine shut-off switch (single
outboard motor application)
1. Check the engine start switch and engine
shut-off switch. See "Checking the
engine start switch and engine shut-off
switch (single outboard motor applica-
tion)" (10-5).
General periodic maintenance
Checking the engine start/stop
button and engine shut-off switch
(twin or triple outboard motor
application)
1. Check the engine start/stop button and
engine shut-off switch. See "Checking
the engine start/stop button and engine
shut-off switch (twin or triple outboard
motor application)" (10-5).
Checking the fuel filter
1. Check the fuel filter. See "Checking the
fuel filter element" (6-12).
Checking the fuel system for fuel
leakage
1. Check the fuel joint and fuel hose con-
nections. See "Fuel hose and blowby
hose" (6-1).
Changing the gear oil
Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted.
Do not reuse a gasket, always replace it
with a new one.
1. Remove the water inlet covers a.
a
2. Tilt the outboard motor so that the drain
screw is at the lowest point.
3. Place a drain pan under the gear oil drain
hole.
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