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INTRODUCTION This Operation Manual describes Sail-Drive Models SD20, SD50, SD50-4T. For engine handling and operation, refer to the respective operation manuals for Engine Models 1GM10C, 2YM15, 3YM20, 3YM30, 3JH4CE, 3JH5CE, 4JH4ACE, 4JH5CE and 4JH4-TCE. However, instructions for the marine gear box are not necessary as they are included.
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Yanmar considers safety of great importance and recommends that anyone that comes into close contact with its DANGER products, such as those who install, operate, maintain or service Yanmar Indicates a hazardous situation which, if products, exercise care, common sense...
• Safety signs and labels are additional reminders for safe operating and maintenance techniques. • See your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor for additional training. Crush Hazard NEVER stand under a hoisted Sail-Drive. If the hoist mechanism fails, the Sail-Drive will fall on you.
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the recommendations; and customer include predelivery inspection • Have an authorized Yanmar dealer / and preparation such as: distributor perform periodic checkups. • Ensure that the vessel is properly Conducting normal maintenance service equipped.
Galvanic isolators and isolation Sail-Drive components. transformers are also available from the aftermarket (not supplied by Yanmar). The Galvanic isolator is a device that is installed in series with the (AC) grounding (GREEN) conductor of the shore-power cable to...
NEVER use magnesium anodes in from the aftermarket (not supplied by brackish or salt water, as they will Yanmar) to block these currents while still deteriorate rapidly, which will lead to severe providing a path to ground for dangerous damage to the drive system.
Locking Procedure for Fixed Propeller Nut (Optional) When tightening the nut to 60 to 70 N·m (44 to 52 lb-ft) torque for the SD20, and 80 to 100 N·m (59 to 74 lb-ft) torque for the SD50 and SD50-4T, move the shift lever to ahead and hold the crankshaft V-pulley clamp nut with a wrench to stop the propeller rotating.
Use only oil of quality GL-4 or GL-5 in the API service, and SAE No. 90 or 80W90. (Except model SD20 x 1GM10C & SD50 / SD50-4T). Use only oil of quality CC or greater in the API service, and SAE No. 10W30. (Applicable model: SD20 x 1GM10C).
BEFORE YOU OPERATE FILLING WITH SD20 LUBRICATING OIL - SD20, SD50 AND SD50-4T Sail-Drive SD20 SD50, SD50-4T model Standard 2.2 L 2.2 L (2.3 qt) unit (2.3 qt) Long-reach 2.5 L 2.35 L (2.5 qt) unit (2.6 qt) Extension 58 2.45 L (2.6 qt)
1. Check for damaged or missing parts. 2. Check for loose, missing or damaged fasteners. 3. Check oil level. See Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19. 4. Open cooling water cock before operation. Drain cooling water and close cooling water cock after operation.
Confirm that the operation lever of the Sail- Drive moves smoothly to AHEAD, ASTERN and NEUTRAL. Because the Sail-Drive 019631-00X SD20 uses a dog clutch, the clutch is not Figure 1 engaged unless the operation lever is 1 – Astern moved to the NEUTRAL position.
Make a habit of performing daily checks before the start of each operating day. See Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19, Checking the Instrument Panel Alarm System on page 20 and Engine Cooling Water on page 29, and refer to the Operation Manual for your engine.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE ◯: Check or Clean ◊: Replace ●: Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor Daily Every Every Every Every Every Every (See Daily Hours Year 2000 Checks on Hours Hours hours Hours Years page 23.)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ◯: Check or Clean ◊: Replace ●: Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor Daily Every Every Every Every Every Every (See Daily Hours Year 2000 Checks on Hours Hours hours Hours Years page 23.) After 1...
Use a high quality primer and topcoat paint specifically designed for aluminum outboards or stern-drives. Follow the manufacturer's directions for surface preparation and application. Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or 0005464 Figure 1 distributor for assistance. 1 – Lower Gear Case 2 –...
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1. Take out the plug from the upper case enough to reach the bucket or pump. If cover. a Yanmar original rubber hose is to be 2. Screw in a second adapter joint with an used, the part number is 196440-92970.
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(Figure 6, (2)). The hand pump and rubber hose are 3. Pump out the oil until empty. The first 0.9 available from Yanmar, and are optional L (1 qt) will take approximately parts for SD50 / SD50-4T. Any type of hand 3 minutes.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Replacing Oil Using Yanmar Hand Pump Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19. Fastest way: By using MerCruiser pump or simple market pump Refer to Preparing the Sail-Drive on page 0005575...
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Then remove the hand pump, hose and adapter joint and screw in the oil plug with a gasket. Not Using Pump Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19. 0005457 Figure 10 1 –...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Removing Oil By Draining Replacing Oil Refer to Preparing The Sail-Drive on page Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19. Using MerCruiser Pump or simple Oil draining is possible when the vessel is ®...
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Then remove the pump, hose and adapter joint and screw in the oil drain plug. By not using pump Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19. 0005460 Figure 13 1 –...
SD50/SD50–4T Every 100 Hours of Operation Perform the following maintenance every 100 hours of operation. • Changing the Lubricating Oil (SD20) • Inspecting and Replacing the Anode Changing the Lubricating Oil (SD20) See Draining and Replacing Lubricating Oil - SD20 on page 39.
250 hours of operation. Cone-Clutch Inspecting and / or Replacing the • Changing the Lubricating Oil (SD50, Cone-Clutch SD50-4T) See your authorized Yanmar dealer or • Inspecting and Replacing the Clutch distributor for procedure. Shifter Changing the Lubricating Oil (SD50, SD50-4T) See Draining and Replacing Lubricating Oil - SD50 / SD50-4T on page 40.
Repairing Case Coating See Repairing Damaged Coating on page Inspecting and Replacing Rubber Diaphragm Seal Ring Rubber diaphragms (A) and (B) (SD20 & SD50, SD50-4T) The rubber diaphragms (A) and (B) of the Sail-Drive are important parts for the hull and crew safety.
Ring • Replacing the Cone-Clutch Replacing Rubber Diaphragm Seal Replacing the Flexible Mount Ring See your authorized Yanmar dealer or To replace, consult your Yanmar Marine distributor for procedure. Flexible Mount dealer. must be replaced every 2000 hours. Replacing the Cone-Clutch See your authorized Yanmar dealer or distributor for procedure.
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