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Q. Is specified engine oil not being used?
A. Check and replace oil with specified type.
Q. Is thermostat faulty or clogged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is air vent screw closed?
A. Open the air vent screw.
Q. Is fuel pump damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?
A. Connect correctly.
Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?
A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec-
ommended type.
Q. Is engine not responding properly to shift
lever position?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Engine vibrates excessively.
Q. Is propeller damaged?
A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.
Q. Is propeller shaft damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled
on propeller?
A. Remove and clean propeller.
Q. Is outboard motor mounting bolt loose?
A. Tighten bolt.
Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged?
A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha
dealer.
EMU29435
Temporary action in emergen-
cy
EMU29442
Impact damage
WARNING
EWM00871
The outboard motor can be seriously
damaged by a collision while operating or
trailering. Damage could make the out-
board motor unsafe to operate.
If the outboard motor hits an object in the wa-
ter, follow the procedure below.
1.
Stop the engine immediately.
2.
Check the control system and all compo-
nents for damage. Also, check the boat
for damage.
3.
Whether damage is found or not, return
to the nearest harbor slowly and careful-
ly.
4.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the out-
board motor before operating it again.
EMU31312
Starter will not operate
If the starter mechanism does not operate
(the engine cannot be cranked with the start-
er), the engine can be started with an emer-
gency starter rope.
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