Checking Wiring And Connectors; Exhaust Leakage; Water Leakage; Engine Oil Leakage - Yamaha F50 Owner's Manual

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1. Lower level mark
2. Oil dipstick
3. Upper level mark
7. Dispose of used oil according to local
regulations.
NOTE:
For more information on the disposal of
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used oil, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Change the oil more often when operating
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the engine under adverse conditions such
as extended trolling.
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Checking wiring and connectors

Check that each grounding wire is properly
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secured.
Check that each connector is engaged se-
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curely.
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Exhaust leakage

Start the engine and check that no exhaust
leaks from the joints between the exhaust
cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder.
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Water leakage

Start the engine and check that no water
leaks from the joints between the exhaust
cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder.
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Engine oil leakage

Check for oil leaks on the around the engine.
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NOTE:
If any leaks are found, consult your Yamaha
dealer.
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Checking power trim and tilt / power
tilt system
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WARNING
Never get under the lower unit while it
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is tilted, even when the tilt support lever
is locked. Severe injury could occur if
the outboard motor accidentally falls.
Make sure no one is under the outboard
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motor before performing this test.
1. Check the power trim and tilt unit / power
tilt unit for any sign of oil leaks.
2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches / power tilt switches to check
that all switches work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the trim and tilt rod / the tilt rod is
pushed out completely.
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1. Trim and tilt rod
4. Check that the trim and tilt rod / the tilt
rod is free of corrosion or other flaws.
5. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check
that the trim and tilt rod / the tilt rod oper-
ates smoothly.
Maintenance
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