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Safety Precautions............4 General Information ..........4 Before You Operate ..........4 During Operation and Maintenance ......4 Location of Labels............8 Product Overview..............9 Yanmar 6LY3 Features and Applications......9 New Engine Break-In..........9 Component Identification..........11 Service Side............11 Non-Service Side ..........12 Nameplate..............13 Function of Major Components........14...
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Keep a Log of Engine Hours and Daily Checks..... 45 Yanmar Replacement Parts ........45 Tools Required ............. 45 Ask Your Authorized Yanmar Marine Dealer for Help ..45 Required EPA Maintenance - USA Only ..... 45 EPA Installation Requirements - USA Only ....46 Tightening Fasteners..........
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Returning the Engine to Service........70 Specifications..............71 Principal Engine Specifications........71 Wiring Diagrams............ 73 EPA Warranty USA Only............77 Yanmar Co., Ltd. Limited Emission Control System Warranty - USA Only..............77 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations: ....... 78 Warranty Period: ........... 78 Warranty Coverage: ..........79 Exclusions: ............
RCD. (instrument panel, fuel tank, etc.) described in this manual may differ from To help you enjoy your Yanmar 6LY3 engine ones installed on your vessel. Please refer for many years to come, please follow these to the manual provided by the recommendations: manufacturer of these components.
SAFETY Yanmar considers safety of great DANGER importance and recommends that anyone that comes into close contact with its Indicates an hazardous situation which, if products, such as those that install, operate, not avoided, will result in death or serious maintain or service Yanmar products, injury.
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NEVER check for a fuel leak with your loosening or tightening machine parts. hands. ALWAYS use a piece of wood or cardboard. Have your authorized Yanmar Flying Object Hazard Marine dealer or distributor repair the ALWAYS wear eye protection when damage.
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SAFETY If a Yanmar Marine engine is installed at an NOTICE angle that exceeds the specifications stated The safety messages that follow have in the Yanmar Marine installation manuals, NOTICE level hazards. engine oil may enter the combustion chamber, causing excessive engine speed,...
SAFETY LOCATION OF LABELS 120324-07240 Figure 1 shows the location of regulatory and safety labels on Yanmar 6LY3 series engines. Please replace if damaged or lost. 128296-07260 0002079 Figure 1 128296-07350 1 – Part Number: 128296-07300 2 – Part Number: 120324-07240 3 –...
Any auxiliary equipment attached to the engine A new Yanmar diesel engine must be should be easy to use and accessible for operated at suitable speeds and power service. To handle the drive equipment,...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ELECTRONIC CONTROL See Yanmar Electronic Control System SYSTEM (ECS) Operation Manual for LY3 Engines for a more complete description of the electronic control system (ECS). the control equipment consists of the rocker switch panel, the display, engine interface...
Note: When starting the engine, make it a Display Function rule to check for any highlighted alarms. If Runtime Engine Data Tri-Screen the system does not function normally, (Figure 5) contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer and ask for diagnostics. SINGLE OIL PRES DUAL PORT Alarms...
• N (or NEUTRAL) Button – If the associated For Instrument Panel wiring diagrams, control head lever is in the “Neutral Idle” please contact your authorized Yanmar position, pushing this button engages / Marine dealer or distributor, or refer to the...
Safety section on Diesel Fuel Specifications page 4. NOTICE: Only use diesel fuels recommended by Yanmar Marine for the best engine performance, to prevent engine damage and to comply with EPA warranty requirements. Only use clean diesel fuel.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE Bio-Diesel Fuels Precautions and concerns regarding the use of bio-fuels: Yanmar approves the use of biodiesel fuels • Biodiesel fuels have a higher content of that do not exceed a blend of 5% non- methyl-esters, which may deteriorate...
• Select the oil viscosity based on the ambient temperature where the engine is being operated. See the SAE Service Grade Viscosity Chart (Figure 3). • Yanmar does not recommend the use of engine oil “additives.” SAE 10W-30 SAE 15W-40 -4°F...
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• If the ambient temperature is below -16C (+5F), rubber components such as gaskets and seals will harden, causing premature engine wear and damage. • Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine engine dealer or distributor if the engine will be operated outside of this standard temperature range.
Carefully select engine mounts and throttle position (maximum engine speed propellers when you design Yanmar position), exceeding the continuous rated Marine engine applications. output engine speed. Operate the engine at...
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Any alterations to the welding point. this engine may void its warranty. Always • NEVER connect the weld clamp to the use Yanmar genuine replacement parts. engine or in a manner which would allow current to pass through a mounting bracket.
WARNING! NEVER block windows, Yanmar Replacement Parts vents, or other means of ventilation if Yanmar recommends that you use genuine the engine is operating in an enclosed Yanmar parts when replacement parts are area. All internal combustion engines needed. Genuine replacement parts help create carbon monoxide gas during ensure long engine life.
●. must be inspected and the procedure for doing so for each interval. ◯: Check or Clean ◊: Replace ●: Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor System Item Periodic Maintenance Interval...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ◯: Check or Clean ◊: Replace ●: Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor System Item Periodic Maintenance Interval Daily Every 50 Every 250 Every 500 Every 1000 Every 2000 (See Daily hours or hours or hours or...
Before you head out for the day, make sure supply. See Drain the Fuel Tank on page the Yanmar engine is in good operating condition. CAUTION! It is important to CAUTION! If any problem is noted...
Vapors knowledge and techniques. See your from the rag are flammable and authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or explosive. Wipe up any spills distributor to adjust the propeller shaft immediately. Wear eye protection. The alignment.
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ALWAYS use a piece of wood or inside. Dispose of the collected water cardboard. Have your authorized and dirt properly. NOTICE: ALWAYS be Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor environmentally responsible. repair any damage. Drain the Fuel Filter / Water Separator...
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If the power is also used for inboard lighting or other purposes, the generating and charging capacities may be insufficient. In such cases, see your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor. 0002388 Figure 5 6LY3 LDC Operation Manual...
2. Illuminate the inside of the seawater and techniques. See your authorized pump with a flashlight and inspect. Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor to check 3. If any of the following problems are the injection spray condition. found, disassembly and maintenance...
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This should be done only by a trained and specifications. qualified technician. See your authorized NOTICE: NEVER mix different types and / Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor to flush or colors of coolants. the aftercooler. Check the Wiring Connectors Discard old coolant in an approved manner according to environmental laws.
Check the Fuel Injector Spray Impeller Pattern Replace the used seawater pump impeller Adjustment is necessary to obtain the periodically. See your authorized Yanmar optimal fuel injection to ensure the best Marine dealer or distributor. possible engine performance. Adjust the Propeller Shaft Alignment This inspection requires specialized knowledge and techniques.
See your authorized Yanmar Replace Flexible Engine Mounts Marine dealer or distributor to overhaul and check the fuel feed pump. Be sure to replace the Yanmar flexible engine mounts every 1000 hours or 4 years, Clean Engine Oil Cooler whichever comes first.
(ECU) cover plate aftercooler, freshwater pump, freshwater (Figure 9). cooler, thermostat, etc. See your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor to clean the seawater and engine coolant systems. Replace Rubber Fuel Hoses Rubberized fuel hoses tend to dry out and become brittle after 2000 hours or 2 years of engine operation, whichever comes first.
The warranty period is determined by the age of the engine or the number of • Diesel fuel oil: ASTM D975 No. 1-D or No. hours of operation. See Yanmar Co., Ltd. 2-D, or equivalent (minimum of cetane No. Limited Emission Control System Warranty - USA Only on page 77.
Identify the cause and repair. ON position, see your authorized Is the exhaust color normal? Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor for service before operating the engine. • The continuous emission of black exhaust smoke indicates engine overloading. This CAUTION! If any indicator illuminates shortens the engineʼs life and should be...
Troubleshooting Chart or see Is there sufficient fuel in the fuel tank? your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or • Refill fuel in advance to avoid running out distributor. of fuel. If the tank runs out of fuel, bleed the Supply the authorized Yanmar Marine fuel system.
STATES EPA 40 CFR 94 AND SOLD BY replacement of emission control systems YANMAR THAT ARE INSTALLED IN are Yanmar parts. The owner may elect to VESSELS FLAGGED OR REGISTERED IN have maintenance, replacement or repair of THE UNITED STATES.