4-37GBDraining the oil by removing the oil drainplug1) Remove the four bolts to remove theapron from the starboard side.2) Tilt the outboard motor 5-10 degrees up,and then turn it entirely to the starboardside until the drain plug is directly below.3) Prepare a suitable container which canhold a larger amount than the oil capac-ity. Loosen and remove the drain bolt 2while holding the container under thedrain hole. Let the oil drain completely.Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.4) Put a new gasket on the oil drain bolt.Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket andreinstall the drain bolt.NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available whenyou are installing the drain plug, fingertighten the bolt just until the gasket comesinto contact with the surface of the drainhole. Then tighten 1/4-1/2 turn. Have thedrain bolt torqued to the correct value witha torque wrench as soon as possible. Apply grease to the bolts for retaining theapron before tightening them.@Tightening torque:Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”, page 4-1.