Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha F9.92 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
NOTE:
If the propeller nut does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening to the
specified torque, tighten the nut further to
align it with the hole.
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Changing gear oil

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WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
G
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
G
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.
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1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug
NOTE:
If the magnetic gear oil drain screw
equipped: remove all metal particles from
the screw before installing it.
4. Remove the oil level plug to allow the oil
to drain completely.
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CAUTION:
Inspect the used oil after it has been
drained. If the oil is milky, water is getting
into the gear case which can cause gear
damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer for re-
pair of the lower unit seals.
NOTE:
For disposal of used oil consult your Yamaha
dealer.
5. With the outboard motor in a vertical po-
sition, and using a flexible or pressur-
ized filling device, inject the gear oil into
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