Trouble Recovery
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Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
A. Clean or replace filter.
Troubleshooting
A problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition
systems can cause poor starting, loss of pow-
er, or other problems. This section describes
basic checks and possible remedies, and cov-
ers all Yamaha outboard motors. Therefore
some items may not apply to your model.
If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it
to your Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is starting procedure incorrect?
A. See page 29.
Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect
type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with
recommended type.
If the engine trouble warning indicator is flash-
ing, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Starter will not operate.
Q. Is battery capacity weak or low?
A. Check battery condition. Use battery of rec-
ommended capacity.
Q. Are spark plug cap(s) fitted incorrectly?
A. Check and re-fit cap(s).
Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con-
nected?
A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all
loose connections. Replace worn or broken
wires.
Q. Are battery connections loose or corrod-
ed?
A. Tighten battery cables and clean battery
terminals.
Q. Is fuse for electric start relay or electric cir-
cuit blown?
A. Check for cause of electric overload and
repair. Replace fuse with one of correct am-
perage.
Q. Are ignition parts faulty?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is engine stop switch lanyard not at-
tached?
A. Attach lanyard.
Q. Are starter components faulty?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are engine inner parts damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is shift lever in gear?
A. Shift to neutral.
Engine idles irregularly or stalls.
Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect
type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with
recommended type.
Engine will not start (starter operates).
Q. Is fuel tank empty?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Q. Is fuel system obstructed?
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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 |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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