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F15B SERVICE MANUAL 290535 6D4-28197-5F-11...
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NOTICE This manual has been prepared by Yamaha primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their trained mechanics when performing maintenance procedures and repairs to Yamaha equipment. It has been written to suit the needs of persons who have a basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical concepts and procedures inherent in the work, for without such knowledge attempted repairs or service to the equipment could render it unsafe or unfit for use.
Contents General information INFO Specifications SPEC Periodic checks and adjustments Fuel system FUEL Power unit POWR Lower unit LOWR Bracket unit BRKT Electrical systems ELEC Troubleshooting TRBL SHTG Index...
INFO General information How to use this manual.................1-1 Manual format....................1-1 Symbols .....................1-2 Safety while working..................1-3 Fire prevention...................1-3 Ventilation ....................1-3 Self-protection....................1-3 Parts, lubricants, and sealants ..............1-3 Good working practices ................1-4 Disassembly and assembly ...............1-4 Identification ....................1-5 Applicable model ..................1-5 Serial number ....................1-5 Propeller selection ..................1-5 Propeller size .....................1-5 Selection ....................1-5...
INFO General information How to use this manual Manual format The format of this manual has been designed to make service procedures clear and easy to under- stand. Use the information below as a guide for effective and quality service. 1 Parts are shown and detailed in an exploded diagram and are listed in the components list.
Parts, lubricants, and sealants Use only genuine Yamaha parts, lubricants, and sealants or those recommended by Yamaha, when servicing or repairing the out- board motor. Ventilation Gasoline vapor and exhaust gas are heavier than air and extremely poisonous.
Safety while working Disassembly and assembly 6. Keep a supply of clean, lint-free cloths for 1. Use compressed air to remove dust and wiping up spills, etc. dirt during disassembly. Good working practices 2. Apply engine oil to the contact surfaces Special service tools of moving parts before assembly.
Propeller size The size of the propeller is indicated on the outside of the propeller boss. 6B410010 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 6B410030 MADE IN JAPAN PAYS D'ORIGINE JAPON a Propeller diameter (in inches) b Propeller pitch (in inches)
Identification/Propeller selection/Predelivery checks Predelivery checks Recommended engine oil: To make the delivery process smooth and 4-stroke outboard motor oil efficient, the predelivery checks should be API: SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ completed as explained below. SAE: 10W-30 or 10W-40 Oil quantity: Checking the fuel system (without oil filter replacement)
INFO General information NOTE: Checking the remote control cables The optimum mounting height is affected by 1. Check that the remote control cable prop- the combination of the boat and the outboard er position. motor. To determine the optimum mounting height, test run the outboard motor at differ- 2.
Predelivery checks Checking the engine stop lanyard Checking the cooling water pilot switch hole 1. Check that the engine turns off when the 1. Check that cooling water is discharged engine stop lanyard switch is pushed or from the cooling water pilot hole. the engine stop lanyard is pulled from the engine stop lanyard switch.
INFO General information Break-in During the test run, perform the break-in operation in the following 4 stages. 1. For the first hour of operation a: Run the engine at 2000 r/min or at approximately half throttle. 2. For the second hour of operation b: Run the engine at 3000 r/min or at approxi- mately three-quarter throttle.
General specifications Model Item Unit F15BMH F15BM Fuel and oil Fuel type Unleaded regular gasoline Engine oil type 4-stroke outboard motor oil Engine oil grade SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ 10W-30 or 10W-40 Engine oil quantity (with oil filter replacement) 1.2 (1.27, 1.06) (US qt, lmp qt) (without oil filter replacement)
SPEC Specifications Maintenance specifications Power unit Model Item Unit F15BMH F15BM Power unit Minimum compression 765 (7.8, 111) pressure (*1) (kgf/cm , psi) Lubrication oil pressure (*2) 330 (3.36, 48) at idle speed (kgf/cm , psi) Cylinder head Warpage limit mm (in) 0.10 (0.0039) (lines indicate straightedge...
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Maintenance specifications Model Item Unit F15BMH F15BM 2 nd ring Dimension B mm (in) 1.47–1.49 (0.0579–0.0590) Dimension T mm (in) 2.50–2.70 (0.0984–0.1063) End gap mm (in) 0.30–0.50 (0.0118–0.0197) Side clearance mm (in) 0.02–0.04 (0.0008–0.0016) Over size 1 st mm (in) 59.25 (2.33) 2 nd mm (in)
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SPEC Specifications Model Item Unit F15BMH F15BM Stem diameter Intake mm (in) 5.475–5.490 (0.2156–0.2161) Exhaust mm (in) 5.460–5.475 (0.2150–0.2156) Guide inside diameter Intake and exhaust mm (in) 5.500–5.512 (0.2165–0.2170) Stem-to-guide clearance Intake and exhaust mm (in) 0.025–0.052 (0.0010–0.0020) Stem run-out limit mm (in) 0.01 (0.0004) Valve springs...
Maintenance specifications Model Item Unit F15BMH F15BM Thermostat Opening temperature °C (°F) 58.0–62.0 (136.40–143.60) Fully open temperature °C (°F) 70.0 (158.00) Valve open lower limit mm (in) 3.0 (0.12) Carburetor ID mark 6D400 Float height mm (in) 9.5–10.5 (0.37–0.41) Valve seat size mm (in) 1.4 (0.06) Main jet...
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Maintenance specifications/Tightening torques Tightening torques Specified torques Tightening torques Part to be tightened Thread size N·m kgf·m ft·lb Power unit Crankcase bolt Cylinder head bolt Cylinder head cover bolt Exhaust cover and thermostat cover bolt Breather cover bolt Anode bolt Anode screw —...
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SPEC Specifications Tightening torques Part to be tightened Thread size N·m kgf·m ft·lb Bracket unit Engine stop lanyard switch nut — 0.25 Grease nipple Tiller handle bracket nut — Tiller handle bracket lock nut — Upper case mount bolt Upper rubber mount nut Lower rubber mount nut Clamp bracket through nut —...
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Periodic checks and adjustments Special service tools..................3-1 Maintenance interval chart................3-2 Fuel system ....................3-3 Checking the fuel line ................3-3 Checking the fuel filter ................3-3 Power unit .......................3-3 Checking the engine oil ................3-3 Changing the engine oil................3-3 Replacing the oil filter ................3-4 Checking the timing belt ................3-5 Replacing the timing belt ................3-5 Checking the spark plugs ................3-6...
Periodic checks and adjustments Fuel system Power unit Checking the fuel line Checking the engine oil 1. Place the outboard in an upright position. (fuel joint to carburetor) 1. Remove the fitting plate 1, and then 2. Remove the engine oil dipstick, wipe it check the fuel hose connections and fuel clean, and then insert it back.
Fuel system/Power unit Replacing the oil filter 3. Place a drain pan under the drain hole, and then remove the drain bolt 2 and let 1. Place a rag under the oil filter, and then remove the filter. the oil drain completely. 6D430060 Oil filter wrench: 90890-01426...
Periodic checks and adjustments 4. Check the interior b and the exterior c 3. Install the oil filter, and then tighten it to the specified torque. of the timing belt for cracks, damage, or wear. Replace if necessary. 6D430080 6D430100 Oil filter wrench: 90890-01426 Do not turn the flywheel magnet counter-...
Power unit 2. Check the timing mark aligned, then 3. Check the electrodes for erosion and install the new timing belt carefully on to excessive carbon or other deposits, and the sprockets. the gasket for damage. Replace the spark plug if necessary. 4.
Periodic checks and adjustments Checking the thermostat Checking the cooling water 1. Remove thermostat. Refer passages “Thermostat” in chapter 5. 1. Check the cooling water inlet covers 1 and cooling water inlet for clogging. 2. Suspend the thermostat in a container of Clean if necessary.
Power unit/Control system NOTE: 3. Loosen the locknut 1 and adjust the If the starter rope cannot be pulled out, the length of the throttle cable (pull-side)2 start-in-gear protection is working correctly. with the adjusting nut 3 until the stopper 4 on the pully contact the stopper plate a on the bracket, then tighten the lock- 3.
Periodic checks and adjustments (For remote control model) 6. Check the throttle cable for smooth oper- 1. Check that the throttle cable for smooth ation. operation, looseness, fraying or damage. NOTE: Replace if necessary. If the remote control cables cannot be prop- erly adjusted at the engine side, make adjust- 2.
Control system Checking the engine idle speed 3. Loosen the locknut 1, remove the clip 2, and then disconnect the shift cable 1. Start the engine and warm it up for 5 min- joint 3. utes. 2. Attach the special service tool to spark plug wire #1 1, then check the engine idle speed.
Periodic checks and adjustments Checking the ignition timing 4. Check that the line a on the flywheel 1. Start the engine and warm it up for 5 min- magnet is advances automatically, when utes. the engine speed increased. 2. Attach the special service tool to spark plug wire #1 1, and then check the engine idle speed.
Control system/Bracket/Lower unit Replacing the gear oil 2. Fully tilt the outboard motor up, then sup- port it with the tilt support lever 1 to 1. Fully tilt the outboard motor down. check the lock mechanism of the lever. 2. Place a drain pan under the drain screw 1, remove the drain screw, then the check screw 2 to drain the oil.
Periodic checks and adjustments Checking the propeller 5. Install the check screw, quickly install the 1. Check the propeller blades and splines drain screw, then tighten them to the spec- for cracks, damage, or wear. Replace if ified torque. necessary. Check and drain screw: General 9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 ft·lb)
Lower unit/General Checking the top cowling 1. Check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing on it with both hands. 6D430360 6D430010 2. Check the top cowling for cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary. 3. Check the hooks and rivets for wear or damage.
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Periodic checks and adjustments 2. Apply corrosion resistant grease to the area shown. 6B430300 3-15 6D45F11...
FUEL Fuel system Special service tools..................4-1 Hose routing ....................4-2 Fuel line......................4-3 Checking the fuel joint ................4-4 Checking the fuel filter ................4-4 Carburetor.......................4-5 Disassembling the carburetor ..............4-8 Checking the carburetor ................4-8 Assembling the carburetor.................4-9 Adjusting the throttle link rod ..............4-10 Adjusting the pilot screw................4-10 Fuel pump .....................4-11 Checking the fuel pump................4-12 Disassembling the fuel pump ..............4-12...
FUEL Fuel system Special service tools Vacuum/pressure pump gauge set 90890-06756 Digital caliper 90890-06704 Digital tachometer 90890-06760 6D45F11...
Fuel line Checking the fuel joint 1. Visually check the fuel joint for cracks or damage. 2. Connect the special service tool at the outlet of fuel joint. 3. Apply the specified pressure to check that the pressure is maintained for 10 seconds.
Carburetor Disassembling the carburetor 3. Check the main jet 1, pilot jet 2, and main nozzle 3 for clogging and contam- NOTE: ination. Clean or replace whenever 9 Write down how many turns you have actu- appropriate. ally turned out the pilot screw. 9 Disassembled jets and other components should be sorted out and kept in order, so that they can be re-assembled in their orig-...
FUEL Fuel system 6. Measure the float height a. Replace the 2. Install the needle valve 5, float 6, float pin 7, and screw 8 as shown, and then float and needle valve, if out of specifica- tion, as a set. the check the float for smooth operation.
Carburetor Adjusting the throttle link rod 2. Turn the pilot screw 1 in direction a or 1. Turn the pully 1 to the fully open position b until the engine idle speed has been as shown, and then push the carburetor specified.
Fuel pump Checking the fuel pump 6. Apply the specified positive pressure and 1. Place a drain pan under the fuel hose check that there is no air leakage. connections, and then disconnect the Disassemble the fuel pump if necessary. fuel hoses from the fuel pump.
FUEL Fuel system Assembling the fuel pump 2. Push down on the plunger and the 1. Align the plunger and diaphragm installa- diaphragm, turn the fuel pump body 1 tion holes a , and then install the plunger approximately 90° to a position where the into the diaphragm.
POWR Power unit Special service tools..................5-1 Power unit .......................5-3 Checking the compression pressure ............5-3 Checking the oil pressure ................5-3 Checking the oil pressure switch ...............5-4 Checking the valve clearance..............5-4 Disassembling the manual starter ............5-12 Checking the spiral spring ...............5-12 Assembling the manual starter ..............5-13 Removing the power unit.................5-14 Timing belt and sprockets................5-17 Removing the timing belt and sprockets ..........5-18...
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Checking the crankshaft pin oil clearance..........5-42 Checking the crankshaft main journal oil clearance.......5-43 Selecting the crankshaft main journal bearing ........5-44 Assembling the piston and connecting rod assemblies ......5-45 Assembling the cylinder block ..............5-47 Installing the power unit................5-49 6D45F11...
POWR Power unit Power unit 5. If the measured compression pressure is below specification, or it varies among Checking the compression pressure the cylinders, add a small amount of 1. Start the engine, warm it up for 5 min- engine oil to the cylinder, and check the utes, and then turn it off.
Power unit Checking the oil pressure switch Checking the valve clearance 1. Install the special service tool onto the oil 1. Remove the manual starter and timing pressure switch as shown. belt cover and then disconnect the spark plug caps 1, spark plugs and fuel hoses. 2.
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POWR Power unit 5. Turn the flywheel clockwise and align the Valve clearance: “2” mark c on the driven sprocket with Intake d: the “M” mark b on the cylinder head. 0.15–0.25 mm (0.0059–0.0098 in) Exhaust e: 0.20–0.30 mm (0.0079–0.0118 in) 7.
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Power unit 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 ft·lb) 6D45010E Part name Q’ty Remarks Cover Collar Sheave drum Drive pawl Spiral spring Drive plate Drive pawl spring Coil spring Pawl spring Circlip M6 × 16 mm Bolt Starter rope Starter plunger...
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POWR Power unit 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 ft·lb) 6D45010E Part name Q’ty Remarks Washer Bolt Washer M6 × 28 mm Bolt Starter panel assembly Oil pressure warning lamp assembly M6 × 20 mm Bolt 6D45F11...
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Power unit 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 ft·lb) 110 N·m (11 kgf·m, 81 ft·lb) 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 6D45040E Part name Q’ty Remarks Flywheel magnet assembly Woodruff key Washer M6 × 30 mm Bolt Choke rod Fitting plate M6 ×...
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POWR Power unit 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 16 ft·lb) 6D45020E Part name Q’ty Remarks M8 × 45 mm Bolt Gasket Not reusable Dowel pin Oil strainer Dipstick Relief valve O-ring Not reusable Cover Hose Band 6D45F11...
Power unit Disassembling the manual starter 4. Remove the starter rope 5. 1. Remove the drive plate 1 and spring 2. 5. Remove the drive pawl 6 and springs 7 from the sheave drum. 6D450100 The sheave drum can pop out. Hold the sheave drum with your hand, then pull it out.
POWR Power unit Assembling the manual starter 6. Wind the starter rope 1 twice around the 1. Install the starter rope 1 into the sheave sheave drum 2 in the direction of the drum 2. arrow shown in the illustration. 2.
Power unit NOTE: 12. Pull the manual starter handle complete- Install the sheave drum, then set the spiral ly, then measure the starter rope length. spring by turning the sheave drum. Adjust if the starter rope length is out of specification.
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POWR Power unit 2. Remove the nut on the flywheel magnet. Flywheel puller: 90890-06521 4. Remove the Woodruff key. 5. Disconnect the engine stop lanyard switch leads and ground lead. 6D450220 Apply force in the direction of the arrows shown. While working, do not allow the flywheel holder to slip off the flywheel.
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Power unit 13. Remove the spark plug caps, CDI unit 0, 8. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel fil- ignition coil q, oil pressure switch and ter, and then remove the “Fuel system”. spark plugs. 9. Disconnect the pilot water hose 4. 6D450330 6D450270 14.
Timing belt and sprockets Removing the timing belt and 3. Remove the timing belt 4 from the driven sprockets sprocket side. 1. Set the cylinder #1 piston position to TDC of the compression stroke by aligning the “1” mark a on the driven sprocket with the “M”...
POWR Power unit Checking the timing belt and 2. Install the Woodruff key 3, drive sprock- et 4. sprockets 1. Check the interior and exterior of the tim- ing belt for cracks, damage, or wear. Replace if necessary. 6D450420 NOTE: Align the key groove of the crankshaft and the mark on the cylinder block.
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Timing belt and sprockets 8. Tighten the driven sprocket bolt 6 to the specified torque. 6D450450 6D450460 9 Do not twist, turn inside out, or bend the timing belt beyond the maximum limit of Flywheel holder: 25 mm (1.0 in) e e , otherwise it may be 90890-06522 damaged.
POWR Power unit Cylinder head 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m,11 ft·lb) 6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m,4.4 ft·lb) 30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb) 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 ft·lb) 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 6D45070E Part name Q’ty Remarks...
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Cylinder head 14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 ft·lb) 6D45080E Part name Q’ty Remarks Cylinder head Valve spring seat Not reusable Rocker shaft Intake valve Exhaust valve Valve spring Valve spring retainer Valve cotter Valve stem seal Not reusable Collar r= 22.5 mm Collar r= 15 mm r= 8.5 mm...
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POWR Power unit 14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 ft·lb) 6D45080E Part name Q’ty Remarks Camshaft assembly Woodruff key Oil seal Not reusable 5-23 6D45F11...
Cylinder head Removing the cylinder head 4. Remove the oil pump 1, gasket, rocker 1. Remove the spark plugs. arm shaft 2, spring, collar and rocker arm assembly 3. 2. Remove the cylinder head cover bolts in the sequence shown. 6D450510 6D450490 3.
POWR Power unit 2. Measure the valve spring tilt b. Replace 6. Remove the intake valve and exhaust valves. if out of specification. 6D450560 Valve spring tilt limit b: 1.5 mm (0.06 in) Checking the valves 1. Check the valve face for pitting or wear. Replace if necessary.
Cylinder head 3. Measure the valve stem diameter b. Valve guide inside diameter limit a: Replace if out of specification. 5.500–5.512 mm (0.2165–0.2170 in) Replacing the valve guides 1. Remove the valve guide 1 by striking the special service tool from the combustion chamber side.
POWR Power unit 4. Measure the valve seat contact width a 3. Insert the special service tool into the valve guide 2, and then ream the valve where the blueing dye is adhered to the guide. valve face. Reface the valve seat if the valve is not seated properly or if the valve seat contact width is out of specification.
Cylinder head Refacing the valve seat 1. Reface the valve seat with the valve seat Do not over cut the valve seat. Make sure cutter. to turn the cutter evenly downward at a pressure of 40–50 N (4–5 kgf, 8.8–11 lbf) to prevent chatter marks.
POWR Power unit 6. If the valve seat contact area is too wide and situated in the center of the valve face, use a 5° cutter to cut the top edge of the valve seat, a 60° cutter to cut the bottom edge to center the area and set its width.
Cylinder head 2. Measure the camshaft run-out. Replace if out of specification. 6D450770 6D450790 Rocker arm inside diameter b: 13.000–13.018 mm (0.5118–0.5125 in) Camshaft run-out limit: Rocker arm shaft outside diameter c: 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 12.941–12.951 mm (0.5095–0.5099 in) 3.
POWR Power unit Checking the cylinder head 2. Measure the oil pump rotor clearances as 1. Eliminate carbon deposits from the com- shown. Replace if out of specification. bustion chambers and check for deterio- ration. 2. Check the cylinder head warpage using a straightedge 1 and thickness gauge 2 in five directions as shown.
Cylinder head 2. Install the valve 2, spring seat 3, valve 4. Lightly tap the spring retainer with a plas- spring 4, and spring retainer 5 in the tic hammer to set the valve cotter secure- sequence shown, and then attach the special service tool.
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POWR Power unit 3. Check that the camshaft Woodruff key 6. Assemble the oil pump as shown. groove a is in the position shown in the illustration. Adjust if necessary. 6D451016 NOTE: 6D450905 Be sure to assemble the oil pump so that the “8”...
POWR Power unit Disassembling the cylinder block 4. Check the anode on the exhaust cover. 1. Place a rag under the oil filter, and then Clean the anode’s surface, and replace if remove the filter. it has been eroded into half its size or smaller.
Cylinder block Disassembling the piston and 9. Remove the crankcase bolts in the connecting rod assemblies sequence shown. 1. Remove the clips 1 with pliers, and then remove the piston pin 2. 2. Remove the top ring 3 2nd piston ring 4 and oil ring set 5.
POWR Power unit Checking the cylinder bore Checking the piston clearance 1. Measure the cylinder bore (D –D ) at 1. Rebore the cylinder or replace the piston measuring points a, b, and c, and in and piston rings as a set, or the cylinder direction d (D ), which is parallel block, or all parts if out of specification.
Cylinder block Checking the piston ring grooves 2. Level the piston ring 1 in the cylinder 1. Measure piston ring grooves. with a piston crown. Replace the piston if out of specification. 3. Check the piston ring end gap d at the specified measuring point.
POWR Power unit Checking the connecting rod small Piston ring side clearance: end inside diameter Top ring a: 1. Measure the connecting rod small end 0.04–0.08 mm inside diameter a. Replace the connect- (0.0016–0.0032 in) ing rod if out of specification. Second ring b: 0.02–0.04 mm (0.0008–0.0016 in)
Cylinder block Checking the crankshaft 2. Put a piece of Plastigauge ® (PG-1) onto 1. Measure the crankshaft journal diameter the crank pin, parallel to the crankshaft. a, crank pin diameter b, and crank pin width c. Replace the crankshaft if out of specification.
POWR Power unit NOTE: Do not turn the connecting rod until the crank Install the bearings in their original posi- pin oil clearance measurement has been tions. completed. NOTE: Connecting rod bolt: Insert the projection a of the bearing into the 1st: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 ft·lb) notch in the cylinder body.
Cylinder block Selecting the crankshaft 7. Tighten the crankcase bolts to the speci- main journal bearing fied torques in two stages and in the sequence shown. 1. When replacing the main bearing, select the suitable bearing as follows. 2. Check the bearing color code indicator a is marked on the cylinder block.
POWR Power unit 6. If the oil clearance is below specification, 3. Offset the piston ring end gaps as shown. check the main bearing color and clean the contact surface of the cylinder body and the main bearing, and then check the main journal oil clearance again.
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Cylinder block 5. Install half of the bearings 8 into the 7. Install the connecting rod cap e to the cylinder body 9. connecting rod, and then tighten the con- necting rod bolts r to the specified torques in two stages. 6D451430 NOTE: Insert the projection d of the bearing into the...
POWR Power unit Assembling the cylinder block Crankcase bolt (M8): 1–4 1. Install half of the bearings 1 into the 1st: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb) crankcase, then dowel pins 2. 2nd: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb) Crankcase bolt (M6): 5–0 2.
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Cylinder block 7. Installing the dowel pins, new gasket and 11. Adjust the valve clearance. Refer to cylinder head assembly. “Checking the valve clearance”. Valve clearance: 8. Check that the camshaft Woodruff key Intake: groove a is in the position shown in the 0.15–0.25 mm (0.0059–0.0098 in) illustration.
POWR Power unit 4. Install the throttle cable 5 (Pull side) to 18. Install the fuel system. Refer to “Fuel sys- the pully 6. tem” in the chapter 4. NOTE: 19. Install the new O-ring, relief valve and oil Be sure the throttle grip is in the fully close strainer assembly.
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Cylinder block NOTE: 13. Tighten the flywheel magnet nut to the Adjust the throttle cable to slack off. specified torque. 8. Turn the throttle grip from fully closed to fully open and back. Check stopper is contact a, b and for each cable slack. 9.
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POWR Power unit 18. Using the adjusting nut w, align the wire 15. Fill the engine oil to specified quantity. end e with the mark c on the starter Refer to “Replacing the engine oil” in the chapter 3. case. Recommended engine oil: 4-stroke outboard motor oil API: SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ...
LOWR Lower unit Special service tools..................6-1 Lower unit .......................6-4 Water pump.....................6-6 Removing the lower unit ................6-7 Removing the water pump.................6-7 Checking the water pump................6-8 Propeller shaft housing .................6-9 Removing the propeller shaft housing assembly........6-10 Disassembling the propeller shaft housing assembly ......6-10 Disassembling the propeller shaft assembly ...........6-11 Checking the propeller shaft housing ............6-11 Checking the propeller shaft ..............6-11...
LOWR Lower unit Shimming plate 90890-06701 Digital caliper 90890-06704 Magnet base B 90890-06844 Backlash indicator 90890-06706 Magnet base plate 90890-07003 6D45F11...
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Special service tools/Lower unit Lower unit 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb) 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 ft·lb) 5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 ft·lb) 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) 9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 ft·lb) 6D46010E Part name Q’ty...
LOWR Lower unit Removing the lower unit 6. Disconnect the shift rod. Loosen the adjuster while holding the locknut. 1. Remove the clip for the engine stop lan- yard switch. NOTE: Set the gear shift in reverse first. 2. Set the gear shift in the neutral position. 7.
Water pump Checking the water pump 5. Check the outer plate cartridge for cracks 1. Check the water pump housing 1 for or damage. Replace if necessary. deformation. Also check the insert car- tridge 2 for wear or deformation. 6D460030 2.
LOWR Lower unit Checking the propeller shaft 1. Check the propeller shaft for bends or Shimming is required when the reverse wear. Replace if necessary. gear, ball bearing, or propeller shaft hous- ing is replaced. Disassembling the propeller shaft assembly 1.
Propeller shaft housing Assembling the propeller shaft 2. Install new oil seals into the propeller assembly shaft housing to the specified depth. 1. Insert the spring 1. 2. Install the dog clutch 2 so that the “F” mark faces the forward gear, and insert the cross pin 3.
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LOWR Lower unit 4. Install the reverse gear and shim into the propeller shaft housing. 6B460180 NOTE: Shimming is required when the reverse gear or ball bearing is replaced. 6-13 6D45F11...
LOWR Lower unit Removing the drive shaft and 4. Remove the drive shaft sleeve. forward gear 5. Remove the forward gear. NOTE: Shimming is required when the forward gear Disassembling the lower case or taper roller bearing is replaced. 1. Remove the taper roller bearing outer race.
Drive shaft and lower case Checking the bearing housing Checking the pinion gear and 1. Check the bearing housing for cracks or forward gear damage. Also check the bushing for 1. Check the pinion gear teeth for cracks or wear, and the oil seals for damage. wear.
LOWR Lower unit Checking the bearings Checking the shift rod 1. Check the needle bearing and the thrust 1. Check the shift rod for deformation or bearing for run-out or roughness. wear. Replace if necessary. Replace if necessary. Shimming is required when the thrust bearing is replaced.
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Drive shaft and lower case Install the needle bearing. 4. Install the bushing using a press. 6B460360 Needle bearing attachment 3: 90890-06617 6D460120 Driver rod SL 4: 90890-06602 Driver rod SS 7: Bearing depth plate 5: 90890-06604 90890-06603 Bushing attachment 8: 90890-06649 Depth a: 5.
9 Align the groove on the impeller with the Woodruff key. Installing the water pump 9 Apply Yamaha grease A on the sliding face 1. Install the dowels 1, the outer plate car- between the impeller and the outer plate tridge 2.
6D460200 NOTE: To install the water pump housing, apply Yamaha grease A to the inner face of the water pump housing assembly, and then turn the drive shaft clockwise while pushing down 6D460220 on the pump housing.
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Drive shaft and lower case 6. Insert the gear oil tube into the drain hole Trim tab bolts: and fill the gear oil until it flows out of the 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.8 ft·lb) check hole and no air bubbles are visible. 5.
Shimming Shimming 3. Select the pinion shim(s) (T3) as follows. NOTE: Calculated numeral 9 Shimming is not required when assembling Use shim more than less than the original lower case and inner parts. 1.13 1.20 1.13 9 Shimming is required when assembling the 1.20 1.30 1.20...
LOWR Lower unit 2. Calculate the shim thickness. Forward gear shim thickness (T1) = 16.60 - M2 3. Select the forward gear shim(s) (T1) as follows. Calculated numeral 6B460570 at 1/100th place Use shim more than less than Shimming plate 1: 0.00 0.02 0.00...
Shimming/Backlash Backlash 5. Install the backlash indicator onto the drive shaft (13 mm [0.51 in] in diameter), Measuring the forward and reverse then the dial gauge onto the lower unit. gear backlash 1. Remove the water pump assembly. 2. Set the gearshift to the neutral position. 6B460430 3.
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LOWR Lower unit 7. Add or remove shims if out of specifica- tion. Forward gear Shim thickness backlash Less than To be decreased by (0.52 - M) × 0.43 0.19 mm (0.0075 in) More than To be increased by (M - 0.52) × 0.43 0.86 mm (0.0339 in) M: Measurement Available shim thicknesses:...
BRKT Bracket unit Special service tools..................7-1 Tiller handle ....................7-2 Bottom cowling ....................7-4 Upper case and bracket unit.................7-7 Disassembling the oil pan................7-13 Disassembling the upper case ..............7-13 Checking the upper case.................7-14 Assembling the upper case ..............7-14 6D45F11...
BRKT Bracket unit Disassembling the oil pan 4. Check the exhaust pipe, oil pan for dam- 1. Remove the oil pan 1 and buffer plate 2 age or corrosion. Replace if necessary. gasket from the upper case. 6D470060 Disassembling the upper case 1.
Upper case and bracket unit Assembling the upper case 2. Remove the lower mount brackets 4. 1. Install the new oil seal 1 to the oil pan using the special service tools. 6D470090 6D470040 Driver rod SS 2: 90890-06604 Checking the upper case Needle bearing attachment 3: 1.
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BRKT Bracket unit 4. Install the rubber seal q and water tube 6. Install the buffer plate u to the oil pan. w to the upper mount e. NOTE: Face the “FRONT” mark side to install. 5. Install the upper mount e and lower mount brackets r.
ELEC Electrical systems Special service tools..................8-1 Checking the electrical components ............8-2 Measuring the peak voltage ..............8-2 Measuring low resistance ................8-2 Electrical components ...................8-3 Top view.....................8-3 Starboard view...................8-4 Aft view ......................8-5 Wiring harness ....................8-6 Ignition and ignition control system ............8-7 Checking the ignition spark gap ..............8-7 Checking the spark plug caps ..............8-7 Checking the ignition coil................8-8 Checking the pulser coil ................8-8...
ELEC Electrical systems Special service tools Ignition tester 90890-06754 Digital circuit tester 90890-03174 Peak voltage adaptor B 90890-03172 6D45F11...
Special service tools/Checking the electrical components Checking the electrical Measuring low resistance When measuring a resistance of 10 or less components with the digital circuit tester, the correct mea- Measuring the peak voltage surement cannot be obtained because of the internal resistance of the tester.
Electrical components Starboard view 6D480030 1 CDI unit å Install the connector in the proper direction as 2 Oil pressure switch shown. 3 Ignition coil ∫ Pass each spark plug wire through the grom- met. ç Cover the oil pressure switch lead, ignition coil lead and charge coil lead with the plastic tube after connecting the same color leads.
ELEC Electrical systems Aft view ç ´ ∂ 6D480040 1 Pulser coil å To the lighting coil. 2 CDI unit leads ∫ To the warning lamp. 3 Rectifier regulator leads ç Tighten with the CDI unit ground lead and the engine stop lanyard switch ground lead.
ELEC Electrical systems Ignition and ignition control Checking the spark plug caps 1. Check the spark plug caps for cracks or system damage. Replace if necessary. Checking the ignition spark gap 1. Disconnect the spark plug caps from the spark plugs. 2.
Ignition and ignition control system Checking the ignition coil Checking the pulser coil 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the 1. Connect the digital circuit tester with spark plug. peak voltage adaptor B to the connector. 2. Disconnect the ignition coil lead. 2.
ELEC Electrical systems Digital circuit tester: 90890-03174 Peak voltage adapter B: 90890-03172 Charge coil peak voltage: Brown (Br) – Blue (L) Unloaded Loaded r/min Cranking 1,500 3,500 DC V 6D480140 Pulser coil resistance (use as reference): White/green (W/G) – Black (B) 234.0 –...
Ignition and ignition control system Checking the CDI unit Checking the oil pressure warning 1. Connect the digital circuit test leads to lamp the orange and black leads from the CDI 1. Disconnect the connector from oil pres- unit. sure switch. 2.
ELEC Electrical systems Checking the engine stop lanyard switch 1. Check the engine stop lanyard switch for continuity. Replace if there is no continu- ity. 6B480160 Lead color White (W) Black (B) Clip removed a Clip installed b Engine shut-off button pushed c 2.
Charging system Charging system Checking the rectifier regulator 1. Connect the digital circuit test leads to Checking the lighting coil the red and black or ground leads from 1. Connect the digital circuit tester lead to the rectifier regulator. the lighting coil. 2.
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TRBL TRBL SHTG SHTG Troubleshooting Power unit .......................9-1 Ignition system...................9-1 Fuel system ....................9-3 Compression pressure................9-4 Lower unit .......................9-6 6D45F11...
TRBL TRBL SHTG SHTG Troubleshooting NOTE: 9 To diagnose a mechanical malfunction, use the troubleshooting charts pertaining to the trouble located in this chapter. Also, when checking and maintaining the outboard motor, see Chapters 4–8 for safe maintenance procedures. 9 Check that all electrical connections are tight and free from corrosion. Power unit Symptom: Manual starter turns but engine will not start.
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Power unit Ignition system (continued from previous page) Measure the CDI unit output peak voltage. Does the out- put peak voltage Check the connection exceed specifi- of the leads from CDI unit. cation values? Measure the charge coil output peak voltage. Does the out- put peak voltage Replace the charge coil.
TRBL SHTG Troubleshooting Fuel system 9 Consult this chart after the ignition system has been checked. Check for water accumulation or clogging of the fuel filter and inside the carburetor. 9 Clean the fuel system from the Is there water fuel tank to the fuel filter and or residue? carburetor float chamber.
Power unit Compression pressure 9 Consult this chart after the ignition and fuel systems have been checked. NOTE: Measure the compression Since this outboard motor is equipped with an automatic decom- pressure. pression mechanism, accurate data may be difficult to obtain due to differences in the way the starter rope is pulled.
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TRBL SHTG Troubleshooting Symptom: The engine idle speed does not remain steady. Check the throttle cable and link operation. Are they operat- Adjust the throttle cable and ing correctly? throttle link. Check the operation of the carburetor. Is the carburetor operat- Check the ignition system chart.
Lower unit Lower unit Symptom: The forward and reverse gear shift mechanism does not operate properly. Check the shift lever operation. Is it operating Check the shift lever shaft and correctly? spring. Check the shift rod connection. Is it connected Connect correctly or replace the properly and in shift rod as necessary.
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Index Checking the electrical components ...8-2 Checking the engine idle speed....3-10 Adjusting the pilot screw ......4-10 Checking the engine oil.......3-3 Adjusting the throttle cable......3-8 Checking the engine oil level ......1-6 Adjusting the throttle link rod ....4-10 Checking the engine stop Aft view............8-5 lanyard switch ...........1-8 After test run ..........1-9...
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Checking the start-in-gear protection..3-7 Checking the steering system.....1-7 General .............3-13 Checking the thermostat ......3-7 General specifications.........2-1 Checking the tilt operation......3-11 General torques.........2-11 Checking the timing belt......3-5 Good working practices ......1-4 Checking the timing belt and sprockets ..5-19 Checking the top cowling ......3-14 Checking the upper case ......7-14 Hose routing..........4-2 Checking the valve clearance .....5-4...
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Index Refacing the valve seat......5-28 Removing the cylinder head .....5-24 Removing the drive shaft and forward gear ..........6-15 Removing the lower unit ......6-7 Removing the power unit ......5-14 Removing the propeller shaft housing assembly ........6-10 Removing the timing belt and sprockets..........5-18 Removing the water pump ......6-7 Replacing the gear oil .......3-12...
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