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6.
Put a new gasket on the oil level plug.
When the oil begins to flow out of the oil
level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil
level plug.
TIP:
Apply a light coat of gear oil to the oil level
plug thread and gasket before installation.
7.
Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw.
TIP:
Apply a light coat of gear oil to the gear oil
drain screw thread and gasket before instal-
lation.
EMU29318
Inspecting and replacing anode(s)
Yamaha outboard motors are protected from
corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the
external anodes periodically. Remove scales
from the surfaces of the anodes. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for replacement of external
anodes.
NOTICE
ECM00721
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
TIP:
Inspect ground leads attached to external an-
odes on equipped models. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-
ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-
er unit.
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
1. Anode
1. Anode
1. Anode
1
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