Yamaha VF250 Outboard Motor User Manual


 
Maintenance
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9. Install the oil filler cap and oil dipstick.
10. Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min-
utes.
11. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
12. Insert the oil dipstick completely and re-
move it again.
13. Check that the oil level on the oil dipstick
is between the upper and lower marks.
Consult your Yamaha dealer if the oil lev-
el is not at the proper level.
14. Start the engine and make sure that the
low oil pressure-alert indicator remains
off. Also, check that there are no oil leaks.
NOTICE: If the low oil pressure-alert
indicator comes on or if there are oil
leaks, stop the engine and find the
cause. Continued operation with a
problem could cause severe engine
damage. Consult your Yamaha dealer
if the problem cannot be located and
corrected.
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15. Dispose of used engine oil according to
local regulations.
T
IP:
For more information on the disposal of
used engine oil, consult your Yamaha deal-
er.
Change the engine oil more often when op-
erating the engine under adverse condi-
tions, such as extended trolling.
16. Install the top cowling.
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Inspecting wiring and connectors
Inspect that each connector is engaged se-
curely.
Inspect that each ground lead is properly
secured.
Replacement engine oil quantity (at peri-
odic maintenance):
Without oil filter replacement:
6.4 L (6.76 US qt, 5.63 Imp.qt)
With oil filter replacement:
6.7 L (7.08 US qt, 5.90 Imp.qt)
1. Oil dipstick
2. Upper mark
3. Lower mark
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