Lubricating the outboard motor
1.
Apply Yamaha grease A to the areas
shown.
NOTE:
Apply Yamaha grease A to the grease nipple
until it flows from the bushings
a
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Lower unit / General
2.
Fully charge the battery. Check the spe-
cific gravity of the electrolyte. Replace the
battery if below specification.
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Battery electrolyte is dangerous; it con-
tains sulfuric acid which is poisonous and
highly caustic.
9
Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as
it can cause severe burns or permanent
eye injury.
9
Wear protective eye gear when handling
or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
9
SKIN – Wash with water.
9
EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
9
Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
9
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated
area.
9
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
9
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
NOTE:
9
Batteries vary per manufacturer. The proce-
dures mentioned in this manual may not
always apply, therefore, consult the instruc-
tion manual of the battery.
9
Disconnect the negative battery cable first,
then the positive battery cable.
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68830470
68830460
Electrolyte specific gravity:
1.280 at 20° C (68° F)
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