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Yanmar 6BY3-260 Operation Manual
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Introduction
Safety
Safety Precautions
General Information
Before You Operate
During Operation and Maintenance
Safety Decals
Product Overview
Features and Applications
New Engine Break in
Component Identification
Left Side
Right Side
Top View
Location of Nameplates
Function of Major Components
Fuses and Relays
Engine Cover
Diesel Fuel
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Biodiesel Fuels
Additional Technical Requirements
Handling of Diesel Fuel
Fuel Tank
Diesel Fuel Lines
Filling the Fuel Tank
Before Filling Fuel Tank for the First Time
To Fill the Fuel Tank
Engine Oil
Bleeding the Fuel System
Engine Oil Specifications
Definitions
Engine Oil Viscosity
Acceptable Engine Oil
Long Life Oils
Longlife 04 Oils
Checking Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil
Marine Gear or Stern Drive Oil
Power Steering Fluid Specifications
Marine Gear Oil Specifications
Power Steering Oil
Engine Coolant
Acceptable Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant
Engine Operation
Starting the Engine
Starting at Low Temperatures
Shutting down the Engine
Checking the Engine after Operation
Emergency Shut down
Periodic Maintenance
Precautions
Performing Periodic Maintenance
Tools Required
Tightening Fasteners
Standard Torque Values
Hexagon Bolts and Nuts
Hose Clamps
EPA Maintenance Requirements
EPA Requirements
Inspection and Maintenance
Installation of Exhaust Sampling Port
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Daily Checks
Visual Checks
Checking Diesel Fuel
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
Draining the Fuel/Water Separator
Checking the Alarm Indicators
After Initial 50 Hours of Operation
Changing the Engine Oil and Replacing the Engine Oil Filter
Every 50 Hours of Operation
Checking Shift Cable Adjustment
Checking the Seawater Filter and Inlet
Checking the Air Intake System
Every 250 Hours of Operation
Draining the Fuel Tank
Replacing the Fuel Fine Filter
Replacing Fuel Filter/Water Separator Element
Changing the Engine Oil and Replacing Engine Oil Filter Element
Replacing the Zinc Anodes
Checking Exhaust/Water Mixing Elbow
Replacing Air Filter Element
Every 500 Hours of Operation
Every 1000 Hours of Operation
Checking Flexible Engine Mounts
Every 2000 Hours of Operation
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting after Starting
Is the Smoke Color Normal?
Are There Abnormal Vibrations or Noise?
Alarm Sounds During Operation
Troubleshooting Information
Starting Trouble
Smoke Color
Vibration
Drive Engaged
Engine Knocks
Low Power Output
Engine Overheat
Engine Runs Cold
Coolant Loss
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnostic Trouble Code Table
Long-Term Storage
Winter Storage
Draining the Seawater Cooling System
Specifications
Engine Specifications
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