3.
Remove the screws holding the fuel joint
assembly. Pull the assembly out of the
tank.
4.
Clean the filter (located on the end of the
suction pipe) in a suitable cleaning sol-
vent. Allow the filter to dry.
5.
Replace the gasket with a new one. Re-
install the fuel joint assembly and tighten
the screws firmly.
EMU29312
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.
ECM00720
CAUTION:
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
NOTE:
Inspect ground leads attached to external an-
odes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha
dealer for inspection and replacement of inter-
nal anodes attached to the power unit.
ZMU03231
Maintenance
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