Maintenance
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.
2.
Change the gear oil. For instructions, see
page 51. Inspect the oil for the presence
of water that indicates a leaky seal. Seal
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Checking painted surface of motor
replacement should be performed by an Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-
authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use.
ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are more
Grease all grease fittings. For further de- likely to corrode. If necessary, clean and paint
3.
tails, see page 47.
the areas. A touch-up paint is available from
TIP:
your Yamaha dealer.
For long-term storage, fogging the engine
with oil is recommended. Contact your
Yamaha dealer for information about fogging
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Periodic maintenance
EWM01981
WARNING
oil and procedures for your engine.
These
skills, tools, and supplies. If you do not
procedures require mechanical
EMU28423
Cleaning and anticorrosion measures
1.
Wash down the exterior of the outboard have the proper skills, tools, or supplies to
motor with fresh water and dry off com- perform a maintenance procedure, have a
pletely. NOTICE: Do not spray water Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan-
into the air intake.
Spray the outboard motor exterior with The procedures involve disassembling
Yamaha Silicone Protectant”.
the motor and exposing dangerous parts.
Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive wax To reduce the risk of injury from moving,
[ECM01840]
ic do the work.
2.
3.
“
such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”.
hot, or electrical parts:
q Turn off the engine and keep engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) with you when
you perform maintenance unless other-
wise specified.
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Cleaning the outboard motor
After use, wash the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling sys-
tem with fresh water.
q
Allow the engine to cool before handling
hot parts or fluids.
q
Always completely reassemble the mo-
tor before operation.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any marine engine
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha 15, Yamaha 9 |
| 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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