4-24EEMU00905*CHANGING GEAR OILw8 Be sure the outboard is securely fas-tened to the transom or a stable stand.You could be severely injured if the out-board falls on you.8 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt-supportlever is locked. Severe injury couldoccur if the outboard accidentally falls.1) Place a suitable container under thegear-case.2) Remove the oil drain plug 1.NOTE:The oil drain plug is magnetic. Remove allmetal particles from the plug before rein-stalling it.3) Remove the oil level plug 2 to allowthe oil to drain completely.cCInspect the used oil after it has beendrained. If the oil is milky, water is get-ting into the gear-case which can causegear damage. Consult a Yamaha dealerfor repair of the lower unit seals.NOTE:For disposal of used oil consult yourYamaha dealer.000565wq
