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CHANGING GEAR OIL

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8 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.

8 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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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metal particles from the plug before rein-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stalling it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4)Remove the oil level plug 2 to allow the oil to drain completely.

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Inspect the used oil after it has been drained. If the oil is milky, water is getting 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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