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Operation and handling requirements

engine oil level is between the minimum EJU40022 Draining the bilge water
and maximum level marks.
ECJ01302
NOTICE
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine com-
partment. The bilge water can splash into
the engine, which can result in severe
damage.
1 2 3
EJU44260
Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
1 Dipstick (1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
2 Maximum level mark them.
3 Minimum level mark
(8) If the engine oil level is significantly
above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, slowly
add engine oil.
(9) Repeat steps 6–8 until the engine oil is at 1
the proper level.
(10) Securely install the oil tank filler cap and
turn it until it stops.
1 Stern drain plug
(11) Securely install the seat storage com-
partment and seat in their original posi- (2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as
tions. by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment.
(3) After the bilge water has drained from the
stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-
maining moisture in the engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(4) Check that the stern drain plugs and O-
rings on the plugs are not damaged and
that there is no foreign material on the
threads or O-rings on the plugs.
NOTICE: Before installing the stern
drain plugs, clean the drain plug
threads and the O-rings on the plugs
to remove any foreign materials, such
as dirt or sand. Otherwise, the stern

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