E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble

 

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Propeller damaged.

1.

Have propeller repaired or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replaced.

 

2.

Propeller pitch or diameter incorrect.

2.

Install correct propeller to operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

outboard at its recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed (r/min) range.

 

3.

Trim angle incorrect.

3.

Adjust trim angle to achieve most

 

 

 

 

 

 

efficient operation.

 

4.

Motor mounted at incorrect height

4.

Have motor adjusted to proper

 

 

 

 

on transom.

 

transom height.

 

5.

Boat bottom fouled with marine

5.

Clean boat bottom.

 

 

 

 

growth.

 

 

 

6.

Spark plug(s) fouled or incorrect

6.

Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or

 

 

 

 

type.

 

replace with recommended type.

 

7.

Weeds or other foreign matter

7.

Remove foreign matter and clean

 

 

 

 

tangled on gear housing.

 

lower unit.

 

8.

Fuel system obstructed.

8.

Check for pinched or kinked fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

line or other obstructions in fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

system.

C. Engine power loss.

9.

Fuel filter clogged.

9.

Clean or replace filter.

10.

Fuel contaminated or stale.

10.

Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

 

 

11.

Spark plug gap incorrect.

11.

Inspect and adjust as specified.

 

12.

Poor connections or damaged

12.

Check wires for wear or breaks.

 

 

 

 

ignition wiring.

 

Tighten all loose connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace worn or broken wires.

 

13.

Failed ignition parts.

13.

Have serviced by a Yamaha

 

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

14.

Specified engine oil not used.

14.

Check and replace oil with

 

 

 

 

 

 

specified type.

 

15.

Thermostat faulty or clogged.

15.

Have serviced by a Yamaha

 

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

16.

Air vent screw closed.

16.

Open the air vent screw.

 

17.

Fuel pump damaged.

17.

Have serviced by a Yamaha

 

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

18.

Fuel joint connection incorrect.

18.

Connect correctly.

 

19.

Heat range of spark plug incorrect.

19.

Inspect spark plug and replace it

 

 

 

 

 

 

with recommended type.

 

20.

Engine not responding properly to

20.

Have serviced by a Yamaha

 

 

 

 

shift lever position.

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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