Maintenance
Yamaha dealer.
corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the
q
Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, external anodes periodically. Remove scales
flames, or other sources of ignition from the surfaces of the anodes. Consult a
when cleaning the fuel tank.
Yamaha dealer for replacement of external
q
Remove the fuel tank from the boat be-
fore cleaning it. Work only outdoors in
an area with good ventilation.
anodes.
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CAUTION:
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
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.
NOTE:
Inspect ground leads attached to external
anodes on equipped models. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-
ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-
q
Dispose of old gasoline according to lo-
cal regulations.
1.
2.
Empty the fuel tank into an approved er unit.
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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Checking top cowling
Check the fitting of the top cowling by push-
ing it with both hands. If it is loose have it re-
paired by your Yamaha dealer.
4.
5.
Clean the filter (located on the end of the
suction pipe) in a suitable cleaning sol-
vent. Allow the filter to dry.
Replace the gasket with a new one. Re-
install the fuel joint assembly and tighten
the screws firmly.
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Inspecting and replacing anode(s)
Yamaha outboard motors are protected from
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha 8 |
| 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 |
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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