Inspecting And Replacing Anode(S); Checking Battery (For Electric Start Models) - Yamaha F50 Owner's Manual
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7.
Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw.
Tightening torque:
9 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
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Inspecting and replacing anode(s)
Yamaha outboard motors are protected from
corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the
external anodes periodically. Remove scales
from the surfaces of the anodes. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for replacement of external
anodes.
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NOTICE
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
TIP:
Inspect ground leads attached to external
anodes on equipped models. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-
ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-
er unit.
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Checking battery (for electric start
models)
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
caustic, and batteries generate explosive
hydrogen gas. When working near the
battery:
Wear protective eye gear and rubber
gloves.
Do not smoke or bring any other source
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of ignition near the battery.
The procedure for checking the battery var-
ies for different batteries. This procedure
contains typical checks that apply to many
batteries, but you should always refer to the
battery manufacturer's instructions.
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NOTICE
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
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1.
Check the electrolyte level.
Maintenance
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