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3/ Propulsion System
3.1 GENERAL
Your boat is powered by twin engines. These modern outboards are four-stroke engines
that operate similarly to those found in your car. While these engines do not consume oil
like older two-stroke models, it is important to check the oil level using the dipstick before
each day’s run.
NEVER USE TWO-STROKE TC-W3 OIL IN A FOUR-STROKE
ENGINE.
ALWAYS USE THE MANUF
ACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
OIL
CHANGE
INTERVALS,
AND
ALWAYS
USE
THE
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPES FOR YOUR ENGINE.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO SERVICE YOUR OUTBOARD OR ANY OF ITS
COMPONENTS
UNLESS
YOU
ARE
FAMILIAR
WITH
ITS
OPERATION AND DANGERS. MANY OF THE MOVING PARTS ARE
EXPOSED AND CAN POSE EXTREME DANGER TO ANYONE
UNFAMILIAR WITH THEIR OPERATION. ALWAYS LEAVE ALL
ENGINE SERVICE TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
Each manufacturer provides manuals to assist in the proper operation and maintenance
of their outboard engines. Follow the guidance and schedules for proper operation of the
outboard engines. Modern outboards require very few maintenance procedures,
however, it is crucial that they be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations to extend engine life. If the boat is to be kept in saltwater for an
extended period, always tilt the outboards as high out of the water as possible. This will
decrease the possibility of marine growth on the outside of the engines, and will reduce
blockages of the cooling water ports, which could cause engine overheating.
YAMAHA OUTBOARDS ARE PAINTED WITH A HIGHLY COMPLEX
PROCESS TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO PERFORM IN A MARINE
ENVIRONMENT. NEVER P
AINT YOUR OUTBOARD’S LOWER UNIT.
SOME MARINE PAINTS, SUCH AS BOTTOM PAINTS WILL CAUSE
SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE.
ALWAYS RETURN ALL WARRANTY CARDS FOR YOUR BOAT,
ENGINE, AND RELATED ITEMS. THEY ARE REQUIRED IN THE
EVENT THAT YOU HAVE A WARRANTY PROBLEM.
DO NOT RUN YOUR OUTBOARD WITHOUT WATER COMING INTO
THE LOWER UNIT. THE WATER PUMP IMPELLER CAN BE
DAMAGED IN ONLY SECONDS WHEN RUN WITHOUT WATER.
ALWAYS USE THE FLUSH PORT ON THE ENGINE WHEN RUNNING
THE ENGINE OUT OF THE WATER.
3.2 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The engines installed on your boat are cooled by raw water taken in through ports in the
lower part of the drive section. Make sure that these ports are free of debris or other
items that might cause the flow to be restricted. Outboard engines have check streams
that spray water when the engine is running to indicate proper cooling. It is important to
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