Yamaha 8A Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 48)

Maintenance

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9. Remove the outboard motor from the

test tank.

10. Drain the cooling water completely out

of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.

11. 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 pres-

ence 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 48.

T

IP:

For long-term storage, fogging the engine

with oil is recommended. Contact your

Yamaha dealer for information about fogging

oil and procedures for your engine.

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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.

NOTICE:

Do not spray water

into the air intake.

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2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with

“Yamaha Silicone Protectant”.

3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive

wax such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”.

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Cleaning the outboard motor

After use, wash the exterior of the outboard

motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling

system with fresh water.

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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 avail-

able from your Yamaha dealer.

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Periodic maintenance

WARNING

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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.

The procedures involve disassembling

the motor and exposing dangerous parts.

To reduce the risk of injury from moving,

hot, or electrical parts:

●

Turn off the engine and keep engine

shut-off cord (lanyard) with you when

you perform maintenance unless other-

wise specified.

●

Allow the engine to cool before han-

dling hot parts or fluids.

●

Always completely reassemble the mo-

tor before operation.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of

the emission control devices and sys-

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