Procedure
1. Before starting (cold engine), tilt outboard out/up past vertical to allow trapped oil to drain back to the oil sump. Allow outboard to remain tilted for approximately one minute. WARNING: Do not overfill. Check oil only when engine is cold or after engine has not run for at least an hour. 2. Tilt outboard to vertical (not tilted) operating position. 3. Remove the top cowl. Refer to Maintenance - Top Cowl Removal and Installation.
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · Within cross-hatched region between bottom bar and top bar conditions={"note":"Do not attempt to fill to the top of the operating range; oil is correct as long as it appears anywhere within the cross-hatched region"}
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Spec · At least 1 hour conditions={"reason":"Checking within 5 minutes can read up to 1 liter (1 US qt) low"}
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