Removing The Lower Unit - Yamaha F80BETL Service Manual

Removing the lower unit

1. Drain the gear oil.
2. Set the gear shift to the neutral position,
and place a block of wood between the
anti-cavitation plate and propeller to keep
the propeller from turning, and then
remove the propeller nut and propeller.
WARNING
• Do not hold the propeller with your
hands when loosening or tightening it.
• Be sure to disconnect the battery leads
from the battery and the clip from the
engine stop lanyard switch.
• Put a block of wood between the anti-
cavitation plate and propeller to keep
the propeller from turning.
3. Disconnect the speedometer hose 1.
4. Mark the trim tab 2 at the area shown,
and then remove it.
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5. Loosen the bolts (nuts), and then remove
the lower unit from the upper case.
È X-transom model
Lower unit
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