Inspecting And Replacing Anode(S); Checking Battery (For Electric Start Models) - Yamaha F225C1 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
9. Securely install the cooling water inlet
covers on both sides of the gear case us-
ing the bolt and nut removed earlier.
Tightening torque:
2.0 Nm (0.20 kgf-m, 1.5 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 an-
odes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha
dealer for inspection and replacement of inter-
nal anodes attached to the power unit.
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Checking battery (for electric start
models)
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WARNING
Battery electrolytic fluid is poisonous and
caustic, and batteries generate explosive
hydrogen gas. When working near the bat-
tery:
Wear protective eye gear and rubber
G
gloves.
Do not smoke or bring any other source
G
of ignition near the battery.
Refer to page 16 for detailed safety infor-
mation about batteries.
The procedure for checking the battery varies
for different batteries. This procedure con-
tains typical checks that apply to many batter-
ies, but you should always refer to the battery
manufacturer's instructions.