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CHANGING GEAR OIL

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8Be sure the outboard is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand. You could be severely injured if the outboard falls on you.

8Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even when the tilt-support lever/knob is locked. Severe injury could occur if the outboard accidentally falls.

1) Tilt the outboard motor so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point possi- ble.

2) Place a suitable container under the gear-case.

3) Remove the oil drain plug 1.

NOTE:

 

 

The oil drain plug is magnetic. Remove all

 

 

metal particles from the plug before rein-

 

 

stalling it.

 

 

 

 

 

4) Remove the oil level plug 2 to allow

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the oil to drain completely.

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qInspect the used oil after it has been

drained. If the oil is milky, water is get-

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ting into the gear-case which can cause gear damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer for repair of the lower unit seals.

NOTE:

For disposal of used oil consult your

Yamaha dealer.

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