Changing Engine Oil - Yamaha LF115 Owner's Manual

ble if the engine is fully warmed up. If not
warmed up fully, the idle speed will measure
higher than normal. If you have difficulty ver-
ifying the idle speed, or the idle speed re-
quires adjustment, consult a Yamaha dealer
or other qualified mechanic.
2. Verify whether the idle speed is set to
specification. For idle speed specifica-
tions, see page 13.
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Changing engine oil

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NOTICE
Change the engine oil after the first 20
hours of operation or 3 months, and ev-
ery 100 hours or at 1-year intervals there-
after. Otherwise the engine will wear
quickly.
The engine oil should be extracted with an oil
changer.
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. Start the engine. Warm it up and keep
the idle speed for 5-10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine and leave it for 5-10
minutes.
4. Remove the top cowling.
5. Remove the oil filler cap. Pull out the dip-
stick and use the oil changer to extract
the oil completely.
1. Oil changer
6. Add the correct amount of oil through the
filler hole. Put back the filler cap and the
dipstick. NOTICE: Overfilling the oil
could cause leakage or damage. If the
oil level is above the upper level
mark, drain until the level meets the
specified capacity.
1. Oil filler cap
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Maintenance
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