Yamaha 9.9C, Owner'S Manual

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CHANGING GEAR OIL
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Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
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Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt support
lever or knob is locked. Severe injury
could occur if the outboard motor acci-
dentally falls.
1) Tilt the outboard motor so that the
gear oil drain screw is at the lowest
point possible.
2) Place a suitable container under the
gear case.
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3) Remove the gear oil drain screw
1
.
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 get-
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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