Removing The Lower Unit; Removing The Water Pump - Yamaha F15B Service Manual

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Removing the lower unit

1. Remove the clip for the engine stop lan-
yard switch.
2. Set the gear shift in the neutral position.
3. Remove the drain screw 1, then the
check screw 2 to drain the gear oil.
4. Remove the cotter pin.
5. Place a block of wood between the anti-
cavitation plate and the propeller, and
remove the propeller.
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9 Place a block of wood between the anti-
cavitation plate and the propeller. Do not
touch the propeller with your hands.
9 Remove the clip for the engine stop lan-
yard switch to prevent the engine from
starting.
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Lower unit
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6. Disconnect the shift rod. Loosen the
adjuster while holding the locknut.
NOTE:
Set the gear shift in reverse first.
7. Tilt up the outboard motor and remove
the lower unit after removing the bolts.
8. Remove the trim tab (for S-transom),
anode and cooling water inlet covers.

Removing the water pump

1. Remove the water pump 1.
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NOTE:
9 Remove the Woodruff key from the drive
shaft, then the outer plate cartridge.
9 Make sure the dowels were removed from
the lower case.
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