Specifications and requirements
Recommended engine oil group 1*:
SAE 10W-30/10W-40/5W-30
API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL
Recommended engine oil group 2*:
SAE 15W-40/20W-40/20W-50
API SH/SJ/SL
To lift and mount the outboard motor, two
people are necessary. For further information,
see page 26.
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Propeller selection
Next to selecting an outboard motor, selecting
the right propeller is one of the most important
purchasing decisions a boater can make. The
type, size, and design of your propeller have
a direct impact on acceleration, top speed,
fuel economy, and even engine life. Yamaha
designs and manufactures propellers for ev-
ery Yamaha outboard motor and every appli-
cation.
Engine oil quantity:
0.6
L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE#90
Gear oil quantity:
0.100
L (0.106 US qt, 0.088 Imp.qt)
Your outboard motor came with a Yamaha
propeller selected to perform well over a
range of applications, but there may be uses
where a different propeller would be more ap-
propriate.
Tightening torque for engine:
Spark plug:
13.0
Nm (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
Engine oil drain bolt:
Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
18.0
Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the
right propeller for your boating needs. Select
a propeller that will allow the engine to reach
the middle or upper half of the operating
range at full throttle with the maximum boat-
load. Generally, select a larger pitch propeller
for a smaller operating load and a smaller
pitch propeller for a heavier load. If you carry
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Installation requirements
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Boat horsepower rating
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WARNING
Overpowering a boat can cause severe in-
stability.
Before installing the outboard motor(s), con- loads that vary widely, select the propeller that
firm that the total horsepower of your motor(s) lets the engine run in the proper range for your
does not exceed the boats maximum horse- maximum load but remember that you may
power rating. See the boat’s capacity plate or need to reduce your throttle setting to stay
contact the manufacturer.
within the recommended engine speed range
when carrying lighter loads.
To check the propeller, see page 61.
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Mounting the outboard motor
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WARNING
Improper mounting of the outboard motor
could result in hazardous conditions,
such as poor handling, loss of control, or
fire hazards. If you are not able to mount
the outboard motor properly, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F4 F6 |
| 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
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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