Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha 2A Owner's Manual

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CHANGING GEAR OIL

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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 posi-
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Be sure the outboard is securely fas-
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tened to the transom or a stable stand.
You could be severely injured if the out-
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board falls on you.
2) Place a suitable container under the
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3) Remove the oil drain plug.
NOTE:
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The oil drain plug is magnetic. Remove
all metal particles from the plug before
reinstalling it.
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4) Remove the oil level plug to allow
1 Oil-level plug
2 Oil drain-plug
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Inspect the used oil after it has been
drained. If the oil is milky, water is get-
ting into the gearcase which can cause
gear damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer
for repair of the lower unit seals.
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tion (not tilted).
gearcase.
the oil to drain completely.
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