Inspecting And Replacing Anodes; Inspecting The Battery - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
8. Put a new gasket on the oil level plug.
When the gear oil begins to flow out of the
oil level plug hole, insert and tighten the
oil level plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
9.0 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
9. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
9.0 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
10. Install the cooling water inlet covers on
both sides of the gear case, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
2.0 Nm (0.20 kgf-m, 1.5 ft-lb)
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Inspecting and replacing anodes

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.
ECM00720
NOTICE
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
TIP:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspecting and
replacement of internal anodes attached to
the engine.
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1. Anode
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Inspecting the battery

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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and caus-
tic, and batteries generate explosive hy-
drogen gas. When working near the
battery:
Wear protective eye gear and rubber
G
gloves.
Do not smoke or bring any other source
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of ignition near the battery.
The procedure for inspecting the battery var-
ies for different batteries. This procedure con-
tains typical inspections that apply to many
batteries, but you should always refer to the
battery manufacturer's instructions.
ECM01920
NOTICE
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
1. Check the electrolyte level.
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