Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha F250 Owner's Manual

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Changing gear oil

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WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
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fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
Never get under the lower unit while it is
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tilted, even when the tilt support lever or
knob is locked. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
1. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil
drain screw is at the lowest point possi-
ble.
2. Place a suitable container under the gear
case.
3. Remove the cooling water inlet covers on
both sides of the gear case. Be careful
not to lose the bolt and nut.
4. Remove the gear oil drain screw and gas-
ket.
1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug
3. Gasket
NOTE:
If a magnetic gear oil drain screw is
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equipped, remove all metal particles from
the screw before installing it.
Always use new gaskets. Do not reuse the
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removed gaskets.
5. Remove the oil level plug and gasket to
allow the oil to drain completely.
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CAUTION:
Inspect the used oil after it has been
drained. If the oil is milky, water is getting
into the gear case which can cause gear
damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer for re-
pair of the lower unit seals.
Maintenance
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