Yamaha F40B - Removing the Lower Unit

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Removing the lower unit
1. Drain the gear oil.
2. Set the gear shift to the N position, place
a block of wood between the anti-cavita-
tion plate and propeller to keep the pro-
peller from turning, and then remove the
propeller nut and propeller.
WARNING
• Do not hold the propeller with your
hands when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut.
• Be sure to disconnect the battery cables
from the battery and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. (E and
W model)
3. Remove the lower mount cover. (L-tran-
som model)
4. Loosen the locknut 1 while holding the
adjusting nut 2, and then turn the adjust-
ing nut to disconnect the shift rod 3.
NOTE:
Set the gear shift to the N position before dis-
connecting the shift rod 3.
5. Remove the lower case mounting bolts
4 and 5, and then remove the lower
unit.
6. Remove the trim tab 6, anode 7, and
cooling water inlet covers 8.
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Lower unit