1.10: MIGRACIONES EN COLOMBIA.

This section describes the likely causes and remedies for problems, such as those in the fuel, compression, and ignition systems, poor starting, and loss of power. Please note that all of the items in this section may not apply to your model.

If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to a Yamaha dealer.

If the engine trouble-alert indicator is blinking, consult your Yamaha dealer.

Starter will not operate.

Q. Is remote control lever in gear? A. Shift to neutral.

Q. Is battery capacity low or weak?

A. Check battery condition. Use battery of rec- ommended capacity.

Q. Are battery connections corroded or loose?

A. Tighten battery cables and clean battery terminals.

Q. Is fuse for starter relay or electric circuit blown?

A. Check for cause of electric overload and repair. Replace fuse with one of correct am- perage.

Q. Are starter components malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Engine will not start (starter operates).

Q. Is clip on engine shut-off cord (lanyard) in- stalled?

A. Install clip to engine shut-off switch.

Q. Is fuel tank empty?

A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace fuel filter.

Q. Is fuel pump malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type? A. Inspect spark plugs. Clean or replace with recommended type.

Q. Are ignition parts malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con- nected?

A. Inspect wires for breaks and wear. Have connections tightened and broken or worn wires replaced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Are engine inner parts damaged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Engine idles irregularly or stalls.

Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type? A. Inspect spark plugs. Clean or replace with recommended type.

Q. Is fuel system clogged?

A. Inspect for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system.

Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Trouble Recovery

A. Clean or replace fuel filter.

Q. Are ignition parts malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Has alert system activated? A. Find and correct cause of alert.

Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect? A. Replace spark plug.

Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con- nected?

A. Inspect wires for breaks and wear. Have connections tightened and broken or worn wires replaced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is specified engine oil not being used? A. Inspect engine oil and replace with speci- fied type.

Q. Is thermostat clogged or malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is fuel pump malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is fuel tank air vent restricted or clogged? A. Remove obstruction.

Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A. Connect correctly.

Q. Is throttle cable adjustment incorrect? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is battery cable disconnected? A. Connect securely.

Alert buzzer sounds or indicator lights.

Q. Is cooling system clogged?

A. Inspect cooling water inlet for obstructions.

Q. Is low oil pressure-alert indicator on or blinking?

A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is heat range of spark plugs incorrect? A. Inspect spark plugs and replace with rec- ommended type.

Q. Is specified engine oil not being used? A. Inspect engine oil and replace with speci- fied type.

Q. Is engine oil contaminated or deteriorated? A. Replace engine oil with specified type.

Q. Is oil filter clogged?

A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is oil pump malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is thermostat or water pump malfunction- ing?

A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter? A. Drain fuel filter.

Engine power loss.

Q. Is propeller damaged?

A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.

Q. Is propeller pitch or diameter incorrect? A. Install correct propeller to operate outboard motor at its recommended speed (r/min) range.

Q. Is outboard motor mounted at incorrect height on transom?

Trouble Recovery

A. Have outboard motor adjusted to proper transom height.

Q. Has alert system activated? A. Find and correct cause of alert.

Q. Is boat bottom fouled with marine growth? A. Clean boat bottom.

Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type? A. Inspect spark plugs. Clean or replace with recommended type.

Q. Are weeds or other foreign material tan- gled on gear housing?

A. Remove foreign material and clean lower unit.

Q. Is fuel system clogged?

A. Inspect for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system.

Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace fuel filter.

Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect? A. Replace spark plug.

Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con- nected?

A. Inspect wires for breaks and wear. Have connections tightened and broken or worn wires replaced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Are electrical parts malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is specified fuel not being used?

A. Replace fuel with specified type.

Q. Is specified engine oil not being used? A. Replace engine oil with specified type.

Q. Is thermostat clogged or malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is fuel tank air vent restricted or clogged? A. Remove obstruction.

Q. Is fuel pump malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A. Connect correctly.

Q. Is heat range of spark plugs incorrect? A. Inspect spark plugs and replace with rec- ommended type.

Q. Is engine not responding properly to re- mote control lever position?

A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Engine vibrates excessively.

Q. Is propeller damaged?

A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.

Q. Is propeller shaft damaged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Q. Are weeds or other foreign material tan- gled on propeller?

A. Remove and clean propeller.

Q. Are outboard motor mounting bolts loose? A. Tighten bolts or have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Trouble Recovery

A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

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