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Changing gear oil, Maintenance – Yamaha LF225 User Manual

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Maintenance

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NOTE:

If the propeller nut does not align with the pro-
peller shaft hole after tightening to the speci-
fied torque, tighten the nut further to align it
with the hole.

EMU29282

Changing gear oil

WARNING

EWM00800

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 oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.

1.

Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil
drain screw is at the lowest point possi-
ble.

2.

Place a suitable container under the gear
case.

3.

Remove the gear oil drain screw and gas-
ket.

NOTE:

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.

CAUTION:

ECM00710

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.

1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug

3. Gasket

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