Yamaha F8A - Page 5

Table of contents
Instruments and indicators ............ 27
Procedure........................................ 47
Indicators...................................... 27
Trimming outboard motor............. 47
Low oil pressure-alert indicator ........ 27
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
Engine control system................... 28
models .......................................... 47
Alert system .................................. 28
Low oil pressure alert ....................... 28
Installation ....................................... 29
Installation ..................................... 29
Mounting the outboard motor ........... 29
Clamping the outboard motor.......... 31
Operation ......................................... 32
First-time operation ....................... 32
Fill engine oil .................................... 32
Breaking in engine........................... 32
Getting to know your boat ................ 32
Checks before starting engine ...... 32
Fuel level .......................................... 32
Remove the top cowling ................... 33
Fuel system ...................................... 33
Controls ............................................ 33
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .......... 33
Engine oil......................................... 34
Engine .............................................. 34
Flushing device ................................ 34
Adjusting trim angle (power tilt
models) ......................................... 48
Adjusting boat trim........................... 49
Tilting up and down...................... 49
Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt
models) ......................................... 50
Procedure for tilting up (power tilt
models) ......................................... 51
Procedure for tilting down (manual
tilt models).................................... 52
Procedure for tilting down (power tilt
models) ......................................... 52
Shallow water............................... 52
Cruising in shallow water (manual
tilt models).................................... 52
Power tilt models .............................. 54
Cruising in other conditions.......... 55
Maintenance .................................... 56
Transporting and storing outboard
motor......................................... 56
Install top cowling ............................. 35
Dismounting the outboard motor ...... 56
Checking power tilt system.............. 35
Storing outboard motor.................... 58
Battery .............................................. 36
Procedure........................................ 58
Filling fuel ...................................... 36
Operating engine.......................... 37
Sending fuel (portable tank) ............. 37
Starting engine ................................. 38
Checks after starting engine ......... 43
Cooling water ................................... 43
Warming up engine ....................... 43
Manual start and electric start
models .......................................... 43
Checks after engine warm up ....... 44
Shifting ............................................. 44
Stop switches ................................... 44
Shifting .......................................... 44
Stopping boat ................................ 46
Stopping engine ............................ 46
Lubrication....................................... 59
Flushing power unit .......................... 59
Cleaning the outboard motor............ 60
Checking painted surface of
outboard motor............................. 60
Periodic maintenance ................... 61
Replacement parts ........................... 61
Severe operating conditions............ 61
Maintenance chart 1........................ 62
Maintenance chart 2........................ 64
Greasing........................................... 65
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ... 67
Checking fuel filter............................ 67
Inspecting idle speed....................... 68
Changing engine oil......................... 68
Inspecting wiring and connectors ..... 70
Procedure........................................ 46
Checking propeller ........................... 70