Maintenance
the screw before installing it.
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Cleaning fuel tank
4.
Remove the oil level plug to allow the oil
to drain completely.
EWM00920
WARNING
ECM00710
CAUTION:
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive.
Inspect the used oil after it has been
drained. If the oil is milky, water is getting
into the gear case which can cause gear
damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer for re-
pair of the lower unit seals.
q
If you have any question about properly
doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
Keep away from sparks, cigarettes,
flames, or other sources of ignition
when cleaning the fuel tank.
q
NOTE:
For disposal of used oil consult your Yamaha
dealer.
q Remove the fuel tank from the boat be-
fore cleaning it. Work only outdoors in
an area with good ventilation.
5.
With the outboard motor in a vertical po-
sition, and using a flexible or pressur-
ized filling device, inject the gear oil into
the gear oil drain screw hole.
q
q
Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
Reassemble the fuel tank carefully. Im-
proper assembly can result in a fuel
leak, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion hazard.
Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE#90
Gear oil quantity:
q
Dispose of old gasoline according to lo-
cal regulations.
4
Imp.oz)
30.0 cm3 (14.54 US oz) (15.17
1.
2.
Empty the fuel tank into an approved
container.
Pour a small amount of suitable solvent
into the tank. Install the cap and shake
the tank. Drain the solvent completely.
Remove the screws holding the fuel joint
assembly. Pull the assembly out of the
tank.
3.
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6.
7.
When the oil begins to flow out of the oil
level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil
level plug.
Insert and tighten the gear oil drain
screw.
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4.
Clean the filter (located on the end of the
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Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
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Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
Tags | Yamaha 40, Yamaha 50 |
Model Year | 2006 |
Download File |
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Language | English |
Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
Document File Type | |
Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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