Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
the lower case and propeller boss
could be damaged.
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
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bend the ends over securely. Otherwise
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 to the
specified torque.
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 to the
specified torque, tighten the nut further to
align it with the hole.
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Changing gear oil

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WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
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fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
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the outboard motor falls on you.
Never get under the lower unit while it
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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 and
gasket.
1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug
NOTE:
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If a magnetic gear oil drain screw is
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equipped, remove all metal particles from
the screw before installing it.
Always use new gaskets. Do not reuse the
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removed gaskets.
4. Remove the oil level plug and gasket to
allow the oil to drain completely.
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CAUTION:
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-
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