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Maintenance
54
anodes on equipped models. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-
ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-
er unit.
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Table of Contents
Important Manual Information
3
Table of Contents
4
Safety Information
6
Outboard Motor Safety
6
Propeller
6
Rotating Parts
6
Hot Parts
6
Electric Shock
6
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)
6
Gasoline
6
Gasoline Exposure and Spills
6
Carbon Monoxide
6
Modifications
7
Boating Safety
7
Alcohol and Drugs
7
Personal Flotation Devices
7
People in the Water
7
Passengers
7
Overloading
7
Avoid Collisions
7
Weather
8
Accident Reporting
8
Boat Education and Training
8
Passenger Training
8
Boating Safety Publications
8
Laws and Regulations
8
Boating Organizations
9
Basic Boating Rules (Rules of the Road)
9
Steering and Sailing Rules and Sound Signals
9
Rules When Encountering Vessels
10
Other Special Situations
11
General Information
14
Identification Numbers Record
14
Outboard Motor Serial Number
14
Read Manuals and Labels
15
Warning Labels
15
Specifications and Requirements
18
Specifications
18
Installation Requirements
19
Boat Horsepower Rating
19
Mounting Motor
19
Propeller Selection
19
Start-In-Gear Protection
20
Engine Oil Requirements
20
Fuel Requirements
20
Gasoline
20
Ring Free Fuel Additive
21
Muddy or Acidic Water
21
Anti-Fouling Paint
21
Motor Disposal Requirements
21
Emergency Equipment
21
Emission Control Information
21
North American Models
21
Components
23
Components Diagram
23
Fuel Tank
23
Fuel Joint
24
Fuel Gauge
24
Fuel Tank Cap
24
Air Vent Screw
24
Tiller Handle
24
Gear Shift Lever
24
Throttle Grip
24
Throttle Indicator
25
Throttle Friction Adjuster
25
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip
25
Engine Stop Button
26
Choke Knob for Pull Type
26
Manual Starter Handle
26
Steering Friction Adjuster
26
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)
27
Shallow Water Lever
27
Tilt Support Knob
27
Cowling Lock Lever(S) (Turn Type)
27
Installation
28
Mounting the Outboard Motor
28
Clamping the Outboard Motor
29
Operation
31
First-Time Operation
31
Breaking in Engine
31
Getting to Know Your Boat
31
Checks before Starting Engine
31
Fuel Level
32
Remove Cowling
32
Fuel System
32
Controls
32
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)
32
Oil
32
Engine
33
Install Cowling
33
Filling Fuel and Engine Oil
33
Filling Fuel for Portable Tank
33
Gasoline and Oil Mixing (100:1)
34
Operating Engine
35
Sending Fuel (Portable Tank)
35
Starting Engine
36
Checks after Starting Engine
38
Cooling Water
38
Warming up Engine
38
Choke Start Models
38
Checks after Engine Warm-Up
39
Shifting
39
Stop Switches
39
Stopping Boat
40
Stopping Engine
40
Procedure
40
Trimming Outboard Motor
41
Adjusting Trim Angle for Manual Tilt Models
41
Adjusting Boat Trim
42
Tilting up and down
43
Procedure for Tilting up (Manual Tilt Models)
43
Procedure for Tilting down (Manual Tilt Models)
44
Shallow Water
44
Cruising in Shallow Water (Manual Tilt Models)
44
Cruising in Other Conditions
45
Maintenance
46
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor
46
Clamp Screw Mounting Models
46
Storing Outboard Motor
46
Procedure
47
Lubrication
48
Cleaning and Anticorrosion Measures
48
Cleaning the Outboard Motor
48
Checking Painted Surface of
48
Motor
48
Periodic Maintenance
48
Replacement Parts
49
Maintenance Interval Guidelines
49
Maintenance Chart 1
50
Maintenance Chart 2
52
Greasing
53
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug
53
Checking Fuel Filter
54
Inspecting Idling Speed
54
Checking Wiring and Connectors
55
Checking Propeller
55
Removing Propeller
56
Installing Propeller
56
Changing Gear Oil
56
Cleaning Fuel Tank
58
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)
58
Trouble Recovery
60
Troubleshooting
60
Temporary Action in Emergency
63
Impact Damage
63
Starter will Not Operate
63
Emergency Starting Engine
64
Treatment of Submerged Motor
65
Consumer Information
66
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Outboard Motor Two Year Limited Warranty
66
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the Usa or Canada
69
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Yamaha 8 Specifications
General
Horsepower
8 hp
Cylinders
2
Starting System
Manual
Weight
27 kg
Shaft Length
15 in, 20 in
Gear Shift
Forward-Neutral
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