Maintenance
It is advisable to have your outboard motor
serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri-
or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a
minimum of tools, can perform the following
4.
Install the outboard motor on the test
tank.
procedures.
1
2
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CAUTION:
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To prevent problems which can be
caused by oil entering the cylinder from
the sump, keep the outboard motor in
the attitude shown when transporting
and storing it. If storing or transporting
the outboard motor on its side (not up-
right), put it on a cushion after draining
the engine oil.
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1. Water surface
2.
Lowest water level
5.
Fill the tank with fresh water to above the
level of the anti-cavitation plate.
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Do not place the outboard motor on its
side before the cooling water
has
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CAUTION:
drained from it completely, otherwise
water may enter the cylinder through the Do not run the engine without supplying it
exhaust port and cause engine trouble. with cooling water. Either the engine water
Store the outboard motor in a dry, well- pump will be damaged or the engine will
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ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
be damaged from overheating. Before
starting the engine, be sure to supply wa-
ter to the cooling water passages.
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Procedure
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Flushing in a test tank
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CAUTION:
1.
Wash the outboard motor body using
fresh water. For further information, see If the fresh water level is below the level of
page 53.
the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add supply is insufficient, engine seizure may
2.
one ounce of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner
and Stabilizer” (Part No. LUB-FUELC-12-
occur.
6.
Cooling system flushing is essential to
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to each gallon of fuel.
prevent the cooling system from clogging
up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addition, fog-
ging of the engine is mandatory to pre-
vent excessive engine damage due to
rust. Perform the flushing and fogging at
the same time.
NOTE:
The use of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and
Stabilizer” eliminates the need to drain the
fuel system. Consult your Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is
to be drained instead.
3.
Remove the engine top cowling and si-
lencer cover.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F6, Yamaha F8, Yamaha T8 |
| 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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