User manual YAMAHA 70HP-1999

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! cC A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. [. . . ] 1) Remove the top cowling and silencer cover. 2) Install a flushing attachment to the lower unit. (Flushing attachment available from your Yamaha dealer). cC Avoid running the outboard at high speed while on the flushing attachment, or overheating could occur. w 8 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. 8 Keep hands, hair and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running. 3) 605014 4) 5) 6) Run the engine at a fast idle for 10~15 minutes. Just prior to turning off the engine, quickly spray "Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil" (Part No. LUBSTRRT-12-00) alternately into each carburetor. When properly done, the engine will smoke excessively and almost stall. Remove the flushing attachment and wipe off any excess water. Install the silencer cover and top cowling. Install the propeller. 4-5 E EMK26111 Lubrication 1) Remove the spark plugs, and spray a 10 second spray of "Yamaha StorRite Engine Fogging Oil" into each cylinder. 1) Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat. Always disconnect the black negative lead first to prevent the risk of shorting. Fill each cell to the upper level with distilled water. Store the battery on a level surface in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Once a month, check the specific gravity of the electrolyte and recharge as required to prolong battery life. 2) 3) 4) 4-7 E EMK32110 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE w Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified. If the owner is not familiar with machine servicing, this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. A service manual is available for purchase through a Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills, tools, and other equipment necessary to perform maintenance not covered by this owner's manual. EMK33011 REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Yamaha parts or equivalents of the same type and of equivalent strength and materials. Any part of inferior quality may malfunction, and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and passengers. Yamaha genuine parts and accessories are available from a Yamaha dealer. 4-8 E MAINTENANCE CHART Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but the following table gives general guidelines. The mark (7) indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself. The mark (2) indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer. Interval Item Carburetor Cooling water passages Fuel filter Fuel system Throttle link Idling speed Spark plug Oil tank water drain Oil pump Power trim and tilt system Wiring & Connectors Exhaust leakage Water leakage Grease points Gear oil Bolts & Nuts Cowling clamp Anode Propeller Motor exterior Battery Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Initial 10 hours 1 q q q q q 1 q q q q q q 50 hours (3 months) 1 q q Every 100 hours (6 months) 1 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 200 hours (1 year) -- Refer Page -- 4-5 4-13 4-12 -- 4-14 4-10 4-15 -- 4-18 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-21 4-26 -- 4-22 4-19 4-26 4-23 Inspection Inspection/Adjustment Inspection/Adjustment Cleaning/Adjustment/Replacement 1 1 Cleaning Inspection/Adjustment Inspection Inspection/Reconnect Inspection Inspection Greasing Change Retightening Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection q q q q q q q q q q (every month) q q q q NOTE: Cooling water passages; When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. 4-9 E EMU01202 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG w When removing or installing a spark plug, be careful not to damage the insulator. [. . . ] If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the owner of the dealership. Since all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level, this person is in the best position to help you. If you are still not satisfied and require additional assistance, please write: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U. S. A. CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P. O. Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630 When contacting Yamaha Motor Corporation, U. S. A. [. . . ]