Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha DX150A Owner's Manual

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CHANGING GEAR OIL

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8 Be sure the outboard is securely fas-
tened to the transom or a stable stand.
You could be severely injured if the out-
board falls on you.
8 Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt-support
lever is locked. Severe injury could
occur if the outboard accidentally falls.
1) Put the outboard in a vertical position
(not tilted).
2) Place a suitable container under the
gear-case.
3) Remove the oil drain plug 1.
NOTE:
The oil drain plug is magnetic. Remove all
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metal particles from the plug before rein-
stalling it.
4) Remove the oil level plug 2 to allow
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the oil to drain completely.
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Inspect the used oil after it has been
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drained. If the oil is milky, water is get-
ting into the gear-case which can cause
gear damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer
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for repair of the lower unit seals.
NOTE:
For disposal of used oil consult your
Yamaha dealer.
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