Engine Lubrication: Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque

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• Engine oil and oil filter replacement

  Procedure · 1. Tighten the oil filter to the correct torque. (torque: 24 Nm) WARNING: If a torque wrench is not available, a good estimate is 3/4 to 1 full turn past finger-tight. Have the oil filter adjusted to the correct torqu...

• ENGINE OIL SYSTEM - Engine failing to start / Poor idling / Poor acceleration

  Diagnostic · Cause: Clogged oil strainer

• Engine oil drain bolt: Oil drain bolt torque

  Spec · 24 N·m conditions={"also":"17 ft·lb, 2.4 kgf·m"}

• Engine oil replacement

  Procedure · 1. Stop the engine and leave it in a vertical position for over 5 minutes. WARNING: Do not fill engine oil just after operation; allow engine to cool to avoid injury from high temperatures. 2. Tilt up the outboard mot...

• Engine oil emits strong fuel smell

  Diagnostic · Cause: Fuel contamination in engine oil Test: Smell and inspect oil on dipstick