Yamaha 15D Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 40)

Maintenance

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Lubrication (except oil injection

models)

1. Grease the spark plug threads and install

the spark plug(s) and torque to proper

specification. For information on spark

plug installation, see page 37.

2. Change the gear oil. For instructions, see

page 42. Inspect the oil for the presence

of water that indicates a leaky seal. Seal

replacement should be performed by an

authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use.

3. Grease all grease fittings. For further de-

tails, see page 37.

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Cleaning and anticorrosion measures

1. Wash down the exterior of the outboard

motor with fresh water and dry off com-

pletely.

2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with

“Yamaha Silicone Protectant” (Part No.

LUB-SILCNE-13-00).

3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive wax

such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax” (Part No.

ACC-11000-15-02).

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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.

NOTE:

For cooling system flushing instructions, see

page 32.

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Checking painted surface of motor

Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-

ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are more

likely to corrode. If necessary, clean and paint

the areas. A touch-up paint is available from

your Yamaha dealer.

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Periodic maintenance

WARNING

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Be sure to turn off the engine when you

perform maintenance unless otherwise

specified. If you or the owner is not famil-

iar with machine servicing, this work

should be done by your Yamaha dealer or

other qualified mechanic.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems

may be performed by any marine engine

repair establishment or individual. All war-

ranty repairs, however, including those to

the emission control system, must be per-

formed by an authorized Yamaha marine

dealership.

A service manual is available for purchase

through your Yamaha dealer for owners who

have the mechanical skills, tools, and other

equipment necessary to perform mainte-

nance not covered by this owner’s manual.

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Replacement parts

If replacement parts are necessary, use only

genuine Yamaha parts or parts of the same

type and of equivalent strength and materials.

Any part of inferior quality may malfunction,

and the resulting loss of control could endan-

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