Symptom Probable Cause Measure Reference
Abnormal Exhaust Color:
• Black smoke Load increased. See your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor.
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• Improper propeller matching. See your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor.
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• Dirty intake silencer (air
cleaner).
Clean element. See Cleaning the
Intake Silencer
(Air Cleaner)
Element on page
72
• Improper fuel. Replace with
recommended fuel.
See Diesel Fuel
Specifications on
page 27
• Faulty spraying of fuel injector. See your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor.
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• Incorrect
intake / exhaust valve
clearance.
See your authorized Yanmar
marine dealer or distributor.
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• White smoke Improper fuel. Replace with
recommended fuel.
See Diesel Fuel
Specifications on
page 27
• Faulty spraying of fuel injector. See your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor.
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• Fuel injection timing off. See your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor.
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• Engine burning oil (excessive
consumption).
See your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor.
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