Maintenance
2.
Start the engine. Warm it up and keep
the idle speed for 5-10 minutes.
3.
Stop the engine and leave it for 5-10 mi-
nutes.
4.
Remove the top cowling and oil filler cap.
1
1. Oil filler cap
5.
Remove the bolts and screw to remove
the apron from the starboard side.
X transom models
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Screw
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6.
Prepare a suitable container that holds a
larger amount than the engine oil capac-
ity. Remove the drain screw and gasket
while holding the container under the
drain hole. Let the oil drain completely.
Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.
L transom models
ZMU08017
2
1
1. Drain screw
2. Gasket
X transom models
2
ZMU07842
1
1. Drain screw
2. Gasket
TIP:
If the oil does not drain easily, change the tilt
angle or turn the outboard motor to port and
starboard to drain the oil.
7.
Put a new gasket on the drain screw. Ap-
1
ply a light coat of oil to the gasket and in-
stall the drain screw.
ZMU07874
Drain screw tightening torque:
27 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
ZMU08021
ZMU07876