Installing The Lower Unit (X-Transom Model) - Yamaha F225F Service Manual

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Installing the lower unit (X-transom
model)
• Make sure to disconnect the battery
cables from the battery, and remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch.
• When installing the lower unit with the
power unit installed, make sure to sus-
pend the outboard motor. Otherwise, the
outboard motor could fall suddenly and
result in severe injuries.
• When loosening or tightening the pro-
peller nut, do not hold the propeller
using your hands.
1. Align a of the clip a with the mark b of
the bracket c.
b
2. Set the gear shift to the N position.
R
N
F
Shift rod socket b: 90890-06679
3. Install the dowels c.
8-33
Lower unit
c
a
a
b
4. Install the lower unit d, and then tighten
the lower case mounting bolts e and f
to the specified torque. NOTICE: Make
sure to align the splines on the lower
unit shift rod with the splines on the
upper case shift rod. Otherwise, the
shift rods could be bent.
5. Install the trim tab g to its original
position, and then tighten the trim tab bolt
h to the specified torque.
c
Lower case mounting bolt e and f:
47 N·m (4.7 kgf·m, 34.7 ft·lb)
Trim tab bolt h:
42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31.0 ft·lb)
6. Install the spacer i, propeller j, spacer
k, washer l, and propeller nut m.
h
c
d
g
e
f
e
l
k
j
i
m