Inspecting And Replacing Anode(S); Checking Battery (For Electric Start Models) - Yamaha VF90 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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 to the specified torque.
TIP:
Apply a light coat of gear oil to the oil level
plug thread and gasket before installation.
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.71 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
7. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw to the specified torque.
TIP:
Apply a light coat of gear oil to the gear oil
drain screw thread and gasket before instal-
lation.
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.71 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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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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1. Anode
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.
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Checking battery (for electric start
models)
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and caus-
tic, and batteries generate explosive hy-
drogen gas. When working near the
battery:
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