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Fitting a Fixed Propeller (2-Blade) ..... 17 Lubricating Oil ............18 Lubricating Oil Chart .......... 18 For SD25 (Except if coupled with the 1GM10C) .. 18 Filling with Lubricating Oil ........19 Checking The Instrument Panel Alarm System ..20...
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Periodic Maintenance Procedures......32 After Initial 50 Hours of Operation...... 32 Every 100 Hours of Operation......33 Every 250 Hours of Operation......34 Every Year ............34 Every 2000 Hours of Operation......35 Every 5 Years............. 36 Specifications..............37 SD25 Operation Manual...
INTRODUCTION This Operation Manual describes Sail-Drive Model SD25. For engine handling and operation, refer to the respective operation manuals for Engine Models 1GM10C, 2YM15, 3YM20, 3YM30 and 3YM30AE. However, instructions for the marine gear box are not necessary as they are included.
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SAFETY Yanmar considers safety of great DANGER importance and recommends that anyone that comes into close contact with its Indicates a hazardous situation which, products, such as those who install, if not avoided, will result in death or operate, maintain or service Yanmar serious injury.
• Safety signs and labels are additional maintenance. 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.
• Always stop the engine before you begin to service the Sail-Drive and secure the propeller so it will not turn. Alcohol and Drug Hazard Never operate the engine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when feeling ill. SD25 Operation Manual...
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Sail-Drive. Sudden Movement Hazard • Always keep the electrical connectors Always stop the engine before and terminals clean. Check the beginning service. electrical harnesses for cracks, abrasions, and damaged or corroded connectors. SD25 Operation Manual...
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• Modification will impair the safety and performance of the product and shorten product life. • Modifications to the design, safety or limiting features will void the warranty. SD25 Operation Manual...
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Never attempt to modify the Sail-Drive’s design or safety features. Failure to comply may impair the marine gear’s safety and performance characteristics and shorten the Sail-Drive’s life. Any alterations to this Sail-Drive may affect the warranty coverage of your Sail-Drive. SD25 Operation Manual...
• Comply with and follow all lubrication Sail-Drive oil levels frequently. and maintenance instructions and recommendations; and Dealer/Distributor Responsibilities • Have an authorized Yanmar dealer/distributor perform periodic In general, a dealer’s responsibilities to the checkups. customer include predelivery inspection and preparation such as:...
Galvanic corrode Sail-Drive components. isolators and isolation 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...
Galvanic isolators are Sail-Drive. available from the aftermarket (not supplied by Yanmar) to block these currents while still providing a path to ground for dangerous shock currents. Failure to use the correct anode material...
• Never paint over drain holes, sacrificial anodes, or other items specified by the sacrificial anode Manufacturer. Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor for assistance. Galvanic corrosion damage, normal maintenance and consumable parts are not covered by the Yanmar Limited Warranty. SD25 Operation Manual...
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This section of the Operation Manual describes propeller selection, propeller fitting, lubricating oil specifications and how to replenish them. It also describes the daily instrument panel and remote-control device checks. Before you operate the Sail-Drive, review the Safety section on page 3. SD25 Operation Manual...
16.5 in. 3YM30AE 16 in. 16.5 in. Make sure the propeller (fixed or folding) has a rubber bushing. If a propeller is used without a rubber bushing, the shaft, bearing and gears of the Sail-Drive will be damaged. SD25 Operation Manual...
■ 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 SD25, 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 80W-90. (Except model SD25 1GM10C). Use only oil of quality CC or greater in the API service, and SAE No. 10W-30. (Applicable model: SD25 1GM10C). For SD25 (Except if coupled with the 1GM10C) Supplier Brand name API service SAE No.
1 – Oil supply port 2 – Oil capacity nameplate Figure 3 It takes about 10 minutes to fill up the Sail-Drive with lubricating oil. Check the oil level 15 minutes after adding the specified quantity of oil. SD25 Operation Manual...
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(3, Figure 6) and (4, Figure 6) sounds the warning buzzer and lights the rubber seal lamp on the instrument panel. If this happens, stop the engine and under sail, quickly return to the nearest port for repairs. SD25 Operation Manual...
Drain cooling water and close cooling water cock after operation. See Engine Cooling Water on page 26. If any problem is noted during the visual check, the necessary corrective action should be taken before you operate the engine. SD25 Operation Manual...
SAIL-DRIVE OPERATION Before you operate the Sail-Drive, read the following safety information and review the Safety section on page 3. SD25 Operation Manual...
Confirm that the operation lever of the Sail-Drive moves smoothly to AHEAD, ASTERN and NEUTRAL. Because the Sail-Drive SD25 uses a dog clutch, the clutch is not engaged unless the operation lever is moved to the NEUTRAL position. When sailing, set the remote control lever in neutral.
Before you perform maintenance on the Sail-Drive, read the following safety information and review the Safety section on page 3. This section of the Operation Manual describes the procedures for proper care and maintenance of the Sail-Drive. SD25 Operation Manual...
Failure to perform periodic maintenance will shorten the life of the Sail-Drive. ■ Yanmar replacement parts Yanmar recommends that you use genuine Yanmar parts when replacement parts are needed. Genuine replacement parts help ensure long Sail-Drive life. ■ Tools required Before you start any periodic maintenance procedure, make sure you have the tools you need to perform all of the required tasks.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE : Replace ●: Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor : Check or Clean Periodic maintenance interval Daily 50 hours Every Every Every System Item (See Daily Every Every 5 2000 Checks on...
Follow the manufacturer’s directions for surface preparation and application. K0005464 Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine 1 – Lower gear case dealer or distributor for assistance. 2 – Seawater inlet Inspecting the Anode...
Figure 2 from the drive unit immediately after ■ Inspecting and replacing the operation. clutch shifter See your authorized Yanmar dealer or Replacing oil distributor for procedure. Refer to Filling with Lubricating Oil on page SD25 Operation Manual...
To inspect and replace the anode on calculated for the Sail-Drive. Changing the the lower gear case, the vessel must be material of the propeller may require removed from the water. additional anodes to be installed on the Sail-Drive. SD25 Operation Manual...
• Inspecting remote control device ■ Inspecting and replacing the • Repairing case coating clutch shifter • Inspecting rubber diaphragm seal See your authorized Yanmar dealer or ring distributor for procedure. • Inspecting seal sensor • Inspecting and/or replacing the flexible mount ■...
■ Replacing the flexible mount Replace if clearance is less than 1 mm See your authorized Yanmar dealer or (1, Figure 4). See your authorized Yanmar distributor for procedure. Flexible Mount Marine dealer or distributor for procedure. must be replaced every 2000 hours.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Every 5 Years Perform the following maintenance every 5 years of operation. • Replacing rubber diaphragm seal ring ■ Replacing rubber diaphragm seal ring To replace, consult your Yanmar Marine dealer. SD25 Operation Manual...
15.3 kW (20.8 hp)/3600 min 3YM30 3YM30AE 21.3 kW (29 hp)/3600 min 21.3 kW (29 hp)/3200 min Note: • A propeller with rubber bushing must be used in all SD series Sail-Drives. • 1 hp metric = 0.7355 kW SD25 Operation Manual...
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