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Filling the oil tank
WARNING@
Do not add gasoline to the oil tank.
Fire or explosion could result.

Oil in the bilge is a serious fire hazard.
Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.
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CAUTION:@ Do not allow the oil tank to become com-
pletely empty. If the oil tank becomes
empty the oil injection pump must be
bled to ensure proper oil flow, otherwise
engine damage may occur. If bleeding of
the oil pump is necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed it.
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1. Remove the seat to watch the oil level.
(See page 2-5 for seat.)
2. Open the oil tank filler cap, and very
slowly add engine oil to the oil tank.
3. Stop filling when the oil just reaches the
top of oil tank visible.
Oil tank capacity:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp gal)
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3. Gradually open the throttle to 3/4 or less.
4. Continue operation at 3/4 throttle or less
until the first tankful of fuel has been
used.
5. Fill the tank with straight gasoline, and
then proceed with normal operation.
CAUTION:@ Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure properly can result in severe
damage to the engine.
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