Inspecting And Replacing Anode(S); Checking Battery (For Electric Start Models) - Yamaha F15 Owner's Manual

Recommended gear oil:
Yamalube Marine Gearcase Lube or
Hypoid gear oil
Recommended gear oil grade:
SAE 90 API GL-4
Gear oil quantity:
0.250 L (0.264 US qt, 0.220 Imp.qt)
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.
Tightening torque:
9 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
7. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw.
Tightening torque:
9 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
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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.
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NOTICE
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
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TIP:
Inspect ground leads attached to external
anodes on equipped models. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-
ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-
er unit.
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Checking battery (for electric start
models)
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
caustic, and batteries generate explosive
hydrogen gas. When working near the
battery:
Wear protective eye gear and rubber

gloves.
Maintenance
WARNING
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