Observe the following precautions when
applying antifouling or marine paint to the
transom of the boat hull:
• ALWAYS follow the paint/coating
manufacturer's directions for surface
preparation and application.
• ALWAYS use a high quality primer and
topcoat paint specifically designed for
aluminum outboards or stern-drives.
• NEVER paint the anodes installed on the
stern-drive.
• NEVER paint the Y-CaPS reference
electrode and / or anode.
• NEVER wash the stern-drive with a high
pressure washer. This could damage the
coating on the reference wire.
• NEVER paint the stern-drive with a
material that contains copper or tin.
• NEVER paint over drain holes, anodes, Y-
CaPS or other items specified by the
anode Manufacturer.
Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine
dealer or distributor for assistance.
NOTICE: Galvanic corrosion damage,
normal maintenance and consumable parts
are not covered by the Yanmar Limited
Warranty.
Additional Protection
In addition to the corrosion protection
devices, take these steps to inhibit
corrosion:
1. Paint the stern-drive. See Touching-Up
the Stern-Drive Paint and Spray with
Corrosion Guard on page 46.
2. Spray stern-drive components on the
inside of the vessel annually with
Corrosion Guard to protect the finish
from dulling and corrosion. External
stern-drive components may also be
sprayed.
3. Keep all lubrication points, especially
the steering system, shift and throttle
linkages, well-lubricated.
4. Flush the coolant system periodically,
preferably after each use.
NOTICE: Replace anodes if eroded 50
percent or more.
NOTICE: Anytime the boat is left in the
water and the engine is not running, the
drive must be left in the fully down
position. This will keep the anodes in the
water and will keep the exhaust pipe
engaged with the exhaust port of the
drive.
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Figure 3
1 – Gear Housing Anodic Plates
2 – Ventilation Plate Anode
3 – Y-CaPS Electrode
4 – Trim Cylinder Anodes
5 – Propeller Shaft Anodes
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