Maintenance674. Clean the filter (located on the end of thesuction pipe) in a suitable cleaning sol-vent. Allow the filter to dry.5. Replace the gasket with a new one. Re-install the fuel joint assembly and tightenthe screws firmly.EMU29312Inspecting and replacing anode(s)Yamaha outboard motors are protected fromcorrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect theexternal anodes periodically. Remove scalesfrom the surfaces of the anodes. Consult aYamaha dealer for replacement of externalanodes.NOTICEECM00720Do not paint anodes, as this would renderthem ineffective.TIP:Inspect ground leads attached to externalanodes on equipped models. Consult aYamaha dealer for inspection and replace-ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-er unit.EMU29322Checking battery (for electric startmodels)WARNINGEWM01900Battery electrolytic fluid is poisonousand caustic, and batteries generate ex-plosive hydrogen gas. When workingnear the battery:● Wear protective eye gear and rubbergloves.● Do not smoke or bring any other sourceof ignition near the battery.Refer to page 10 for detailed safety infor-mation about batteries.The procedure for checking the battery var-ies for different batteries. This procedurecontains typical checks that apply to manybatteries, but you should always refer to theZMU02324 ZMU01901ZMU03888
