Jeff,
I would just do a fresh oil change with the recommended amount of oil and run it for a few minutes to fill everything up then let it settle for 10 minutes, I do not have a 235 but would think it would be 5 qrt.
Then just set your "NEW" unmarked stick in an use that level as your FULL mark.


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