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Operation and handling requirements

(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re- EJU40022 Draining the bilge water
move it.
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NOTICE
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine com-
1 partment. The bilge water can splash into
the engine, which can result in severe
damage.
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Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
1 Engine oil filler cap (1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
(7) Slowly add engine oil. them.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow 1
the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level. 1 Stern drain plug
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by
(2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as
tightening it until it stops.
by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
drain the bilge water from the engine
positions.
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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