Maintenance
9.
Remove the outboard motor from the
test tank.
10.
11.
Drain the cooling water completely out
of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
Install the silencer cover/cap and top
cowling.
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Lubrication
1.
Install the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 48.
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2.
Change the gear oil. For instructions, Checking painted surface of motor
see page 51. Inspect the oil for the pres- Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-
ence of water that indicates a leaky seal. ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are
Seal replacement should be performed more likely to corrode. If necessary, clean
by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to and paint the areas. A touch-up paint is avail-
use.
able from your Yamaha dealer.
3.
Grease all grease fittings. For further de-
tails, see page 48.
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Periodic maintenance
TIP:
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WARNING
For long-term storage, fogging the engine
with oil is recommended. Contact your
Yamaha dealer for information about fogging
These procedures require mechanical
skills, tools, and supplies. If you do not
have the proper skills, tools, or supplies
to perform a maintenance procedure,
have a Yamaha dealer or other qualified
mechanic do the work.
oil and procedures for your engine.
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Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures
1.
Wash down the exterior of the outboard The procedures involve disassembling
motor with fresh water and dry off com- the motor and exposing dangerous parts.
pletely. NOTICE: Do not spray water To reduce the risk of injury from moving,
into the air intake.
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hot, or electrical parts:
2.
3.
Spray the outboard motor exterior with q Turn off the engine and keep engine
“
Yamaha Silicone Protectant”.
shut-off cord (lanyard) with you when
you perform maintenance unless other-
wise specified.
Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive
wax such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”.
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q Allow the engine to cool before han-
dling hot parts or fluids.
Cleaning the outboard motor
After use, wash the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling
system with fresh water.
q
Always completely reassemble the mo-
tor before operation.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and sys-
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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 | 2008 |
| 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
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
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