Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha E60H Owner's Manual

in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the cotter pin.
Otherwise, the propeller can come off
during operation.
TIP:
If the propeller nut slot does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening the pro-
peller nut to the specified torque, tighten the
nut further to align the slot with the hole.
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Changing gear oil

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Be sure the outboard motor is securely

fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
Never get under the lower unit while it

is tilted, even when the tilt support lever
or knob is locked. Severe injury could
occur if the outboard motor accidental-
ly falls.
(1) Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear
oil drain screw is at the lowest point pos-
sible.
(2) Place a suitable container under the
gear case.
(3) Remove the gear oil drain screw and
gasket. NOTICE: If there is an exces-
sive quantity of metal particles on the
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magnetic gear oil drain screw, this
can indicate lower unit problem. Con-
sult your Yamaha dealer.
1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug
TIP:
If a magnetic gear oil drain screw is

equipped, remove all metal particles from
the screw before installing it.
Always use new gaskets. Do not reuse the

removed gaskets.
(4) Remove the oil level plug and gasket to
allow the oil to drain completely.
NOTICE: Check the used gear oil after
it has been drained. If the gear oil is
milky or contains water or a large
amount of metal particles, the gear
case may be damaged. Have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
outboard motor.
TIP:
For disposal of used oil, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
(5) Put the outboard motor in a vertical posi-
tion. Using a flexible or pressurized fill-
ing device, inject the gear oil into the
gear oil drain screw hole.
Maintenance
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