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the propeller could come off during op-
eration and be lost.
1. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust
washer, and propeller on the propeller
shaft.
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the
washer. Tighten the propeller nut until
there is no forward-and-backward
movement.
4. Align the propeller nut with the propeller
shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the
hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTE:
If the propeller nut does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening it, loosen
the nut until it aligns with the hole.
EMU29280
Changing gear oil
WARNING
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●
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.
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Never get under the lower unit while it
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.
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.
CAUTION:
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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-
ZMU02714
1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug
ZMU02715
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