Yamaha 8, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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Maintenance chart
Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi-
tions, but the following table gives general guidelines. Refer to the sections in this chapter for
explanations of each owner-specific action.
NOTE:
When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean
water after each use.
The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself.
The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer.
Item Actions
Initial Every
10 hours
(1 month)
50 hours
(3
months)
100
hours (6
months)
200
hours (1
year)
Anode(s) (external)
Inspection / replace-
ment
Anode(s) (internal)
Inspection / replace-
ment
Cooling water pas-
sages
Cleaning
Cowling clamp Inspection
Fuel filter (disposable)
Inspection / replace-
ment
Fuel system Inspection
Fuel tank (Yamaha por-
table tank)
Inspection / cleaning
Gear oil Change
Greasing points Greasing
Idling speed (carbure-
tor models)
Inspection
Propeller and cotter pin
Inspection / replace-
ment
Shift link / shift cable Inspection / adjustment
Thermostat
Inspection / replace-
ment
Throttle link / throttle
cable / throttle pick-up
timing
Inspection / adjustment
Water pump
Inspection / replace-
ment
Spark plug(s)
Cleaning / adjustment /
replacement