Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha 9.9C Owner's Manual

EMU01773

CHANGING GEAR OIL

w
8 Be sure the outboard motor is securely
8 Never get under the lower unit while it
1) Tilt the outboard motor so that the
2) Place a suitable container under the
3) Remove the gear oil drain screw 1.
4) Remove the oil level plug 2 to allow
cC
Inspect the used oil after it has been
drained. If the oil is milky, water is get-
w
ting into the gear case which can cause
gear damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer
q
for repair of the lower unit seals.
001186
NOTE:
For disposal of used oil consult your
Yamaha dealer.
4-18
fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
is tilted, even when the tilt support
lever or knob is locked. Severe injury
could occur if the outboard motor acci-
dentally falls.
gear oil drain screw is at the lowest
point possible.
gear case.
the oil to drain completely.
E