Yamaha VF175 - Changing Gear Oil

Maintenance
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VF150XA, VF175XA
4. Align the propeller nut slot with the pro-
peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin
in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the cotter pin.
Otherwise, the propeller can come off
during operation.
[ECM01892]
TIP:
If the propeller nut slot does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening the pro-
peller nut to the specified torque, tighten the
nut further to align the slot with the hole.
EMU44542
Changing gear oil
WARNING
EWM02531
 Make sure that the outboard motor is
mounted securely to the transom or a
stable stand. You could be severely in-
jured if the outboard motor falls on you.
 Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
1. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear
oil drain screw is at the lowest point pos-
sible.
2. Place a suitable container under the gear
case.
3. Remove the gear oil drain screw and
gasket. The screw is magnetic so a small
quantity of metal particles on the end of
the screw is normal. Simply remove
them. NOTI CE : If there is an excessive
quantity of metal particles on the
magnetic gear oil drain screw, this
can indicate lower unit problem. Con-
sult your Yamaha dealer.
[ECM01901]
TIP:
Always use new gaskets. Do not reuse the re-
moved gaskets.
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
Propeller nut tightening torque:
54 N·m (5.4 kgf·m, 40 lb·ft)
1. Cotter pin
4
3
2
1
5
6
ZMU07899
1
ZMU06956
1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Gasket
1
2
ZMU08022
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