Maintenance
cowling.
fluid as it can cause severe burns or
permanent eye injury.
Wear protective eye gear when han-
dling or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
SKIN - Flush with water.
EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always
follow these preventive measures:
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
ea.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks,
or open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
EMU28410
Lubrication (oil injection models)
q
1.
Grease the spark plug threads and in-
stall the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 49.
Fill the oil tanks. This prevents the for-
mation of condensation. For models with
a remote oil tank, it may be necessary to
manually override the control unit to
completely fill the engine oil tank.
Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 55. Inspect the oil for the pres-
ence of water which indicates a leaky
seal. Seal replacement should be per-
formed by an authorized Yamaha dealer
prior to use.
q
q
2.
q
3.
4.
q
Grease all grease fittings. For further de-
tails, see page 49.
q
EMU28421
Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures
Wash down the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water and dry off com-
pletely.
q
1.
2.
3.
Spray the outboard motor exterior with
Batteries vary among manufacturers. There-
fore the following procedures may not al-
“
Yamaha Silicone Protectant” (Part No.
LUB-SILCNE-13-00).
ways
apply.
Consult
your
battery
Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive
wax such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”
(Part No. ACC-11000-15-02).
manufacturer’s instructions.
Procedure
1.
Disconnect and remove the battery from
the boat. Always disconnect the black
negative cable first to prevent the risk of
shorting.
EMU28430
Battery care
EWM00330
WARNING
Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; it
contains sulfuric acid and therefore is
poisonous and highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive mea-
sures:
2.
3.
Clean the battery casing and terminals.
Fill each cell to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di-
rect sunlight.
q
Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha 40, Yamaha 50 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Language | English |
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