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Marine propulsion device with an oil gage accessible through a cowl

  • US 6,227,921 B1
  • Filed: 02/16/2000
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A marine propulsion device, comprising:

  • an engine having an output shaft for providing thrust for said marine propulsion device;

    a cowl attached to said marine propulsion device;

    an oil sump containing a quantity of oil used to lubricate said engine, said oil sump being disposed within a cavity defined by said cowl;

    a oil measuring gage with a first end which extends into said oil sump for measuring the magnitude of said quantity of oil within said oil sump;

    a handle formed at a second end of said oil measuring gage, said oil measuring gage extending through an opening in said cowl, said handle being accessible to an operator of said marine propulsion device without having to remove said cowl from said marine propulsion device.

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