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EML20010

CHANGING GEAR OIL

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Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even when the tilt- support lever is locked. Severe injury could occur if the outboard accidentally falls.

1)Put the outboard in a vertical position (not tilted).

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Be sure the outboard is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand. You could be severely injured if the outboard falls on you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Place a suitable container under the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gearcase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)

Remove the oil drain plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The oil drain plug is magnetic. Remove all

 

 

 

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metal particles from the plug before rein-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stalling it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4)

Remove the oil level plug to allow the oil

 

 

 

 

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to drain completely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oil-level plug

 

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Oil drain-plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inspect the used oil after it has been drained. If the oil is milky, water is getting into the gearcase which can cause gear damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer for repair of the lower unit seals.

NOTE:

For disposal of used oil consult your Yama- ha dealer.

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