Checking And Changing Engine Oil - Beta Marine Beta 14 Installation Manual

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
When checking the engine oil level, do so before starting,
or more than five minutes after stopping.
1. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe
it clean, re-insert it, and draw it out again, please
refer to image 47. Check to see that the oil level lies
between the two notches.
2. If the level is too low, add new oil to the engine to
the specified level, please refer to image 48.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
For quantities of engine oil required please refer to
pages 7 to 17.
1. Run the engine for 10 minutes to warm up the oil,
then stop it and open the oil filler cap.
2. Your engine is provided with a sump drain pump.
Unscrew the end cap on the end of the pump spout,
turn the tap to 'on'. Use the hand pump to pump out
the oil into a appropriate container. Once drained turn
the tap to off position and replace end cap. Please refer
to image 49.
3. The oil filter is a spin on type. Remove by turning anti-
clockwise when viewed face on or from below. Please
refer to image 50.
When using an oil of a different make or viscosity from
the previous one, drain out the old oil. Never mix two
different types of oil.
Engine oil should be changed after first 50 hours running
time and then every year or every 250 hours if sooner.
IMPORTANT!
Over-filling your engine with oil can be as
detrimental as under-filling.
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Dipstick
NB: It is best practice to have either a drip tray or
cloth wrapped round the filter to catch any oil that
maybe left in the system and assist with keeping the
bilge clean. Spread a thin film of lube oil around the
new filter`s rubber gasket to ensure a good seal and
screw in hand tight.
4. Fill the engine with new oil and replace the oil filler
cap. Please refer to page 39.
5. Run the engine and check for oil leaks.
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Oil goes in here