15C 20C MFS - Tohatsu

50 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE10Maintaining engine oilIf the engine oil is low, the life of theengine will be shortened significantly.■ Checking oil level1 Stop the engine and set it in avertical position.2 Remove the top cowl.3 Remove the dipstick.4 Wipe oil off the oil dipstick with aclean rag.5 Put in the dipstick.6 Take out the dipstick and checkthe oil level.7 Replace the dipstick.Oil filter capDipstickNotesConsult with an authorized dealerif the engine oil is milky color, orappears contaminated.■ Replenishing engine oilIf the oil level is low, or at lowest mark,add recommended oil to the upperdipstick mark.! CAUTION● Do not add engine oil of brand andgrade other than existing one. Incase engine oil of other brand orgrade is added, drain all oil and askdealer for treatment.● In case other than engine oil suchas gasoline is put in the oil chamber,empty the chamber and ask dealerfor treatment.● When replenishing engine oil, becareful not to allow entry of foreignmatters such as dust and water intooil chamber.● Wipe off engine oil well immediatelyif spilled.● Do not replenish engine oil overupper limit. If overfilled, remove oilto upper limit. If engine oil is overthe upper limit, it can leak potentiallyleading to engine damage.Upper Level 1,000 mLLower Level 750 mLNotesThe oil level should be checked whenthe engine is cold.