Operation34 Check the shift link and start-in-gear pro-tection cable for loose or damaged con-nections.EMU36484Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)Inspect the engine shut-off cord and clip fordamage, such as cuts, breaks, and wear.EMU39385Engine oil1. Place the outboard motor in an uprightposition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the mo-tor is not level, the oil level indicatedon the dipstick may not be accurate.[ECM01791]2. Remove the top cowling.3. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the at-tached oil dipstick clean.TIP:The oil lubrication check window does not in-dicate the engine oil level. Use the oil lubrica-tion check window to make sure that theengine is being lubricated with oil while it isrunning.4. Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com-pletely.5. Remove the oil filler cap again and checkthat the oil level on the dipstick is be-tween the upper and lower marks. If theoil level is not at the proper level, add orextract oil until the oil is between the up-per and lower marks.1. Clip2. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)ZMU06852ZMU06874ZMU06873121. Oil filler cap2. Oil lubrication check windowZMU067691 2
