Transporting And Storing Outboard Motor - Yamaha F40B Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Valve clearance (cold engine) IN:
0.15–0.25 mm (0.0059–0.0098 in)
Valve clearance (cold engine) EX:
0.25–0.35 mm (0.0098–0.0138 in)
Min. cold cranking amps (CCA/EN):
430.0 A
Min. rated capacity (20HR/IEC):
70.0 Ah
Alternator output for battery DC:
F30AET 15.0 A
F30AMHD 6.0 A
F40BED 15.0 A
F40BET 15.0 A
F40BMHD 15.0 A
Drive unit:
Gear positions:
Forward-neutral-reverse
Gear ratio:
2.00 (26/13)
Trim and tilt system:
F30AET Power trim and tilt
F30AMHD Hydro tilt
F40BED Hydro tilt
F40BET Power trim and tilt
F40BMHD Hydro tilt
Propeller mark:
G
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Min. research octane:
90
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke outboard motor oil
Engine oil grade API:
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ
Engine oil type SAE:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Engine oil quantity (excluding oil filter):
41
2.0 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)
Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE#90
Gear oil quantity:
3
430.0 cm (14.54 US oz) (15.17
Imp.oz)
Tightening torque for engine:
Spark plug:
18.0 Nm (13.3 ft-lb) (1.84 kgf-m)
Propeller nut:
40.0 Nm (29.5 ft-lb) (4.08 kgf-m)
Engine oil drain bolt:
18.0 Nm (13.3 ft-lb) (1.84 kgf-m)
Engine oil filter:
18.0 Nm (13.3 ft-lb) (1.84 kgf-m)
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Transporting and storing
outboard motor
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WARNING
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When
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transporting and storing the outboard
motor, close the air vent screw and fuel
cock to prevent fuel from leaking.
USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,
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whether in a boat or car.
DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum
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capacity. Gasoline will expand consid-
erably as it warms up and can build up
pressure in the fuel container. This can
cause fuel leakage and a potential fire
hazard.
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WARNING
Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even if a motor support bar is used.
Severe injury could occur if the outboard