Operation51EMU37052Engine oil1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the motoris not level, the oil level indicated onthe dipstick may not be accurate.[ECM01790]2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.3. Insert the dipstick and remove it again.Be sure to completely insert the dipstickinto the dipstick guide, otherwise the oillevel measurement will be incorrect.4. Check the oil level using the dipstick tobe sure the level falls between the upperlevel mark and lower level mark. Consultyour Yamaha dealer if the oil level is outof specified level or if it appears milky ordirty.EMU27153Engine● Check the engine and engine mounting.● Look for loose or damaged fasteners.● Check the propeller for damage.● Check for engine oil leaks.EMU36492Flushing deviceCheck that the flushing device’s garden hoseconnector is securely screwed on to the fit-ting on the bottom cowling. NOTICE: If thegarden hose connector is not properlyconnected, cooling water can leak outand the engine can overheat during oper-ation. [ECM01801]1. Oil dipstick1. Lower level mark1ZMU050891 3 2ZMU050912. Oil dipstick3. Upper level mark1. Fitting2. Flushing device2 1ZMU06056