This manual has been prepared by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha
dealers and their trained mechanics when performing maintenance procedures and repairs to
Yamaha equipment. It has been written to suit the needs of persons who have a basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical concepts and procedures inherent in the work, for
without such knowledge attempted repairs or service to the equipment could render it unsafe
or unfit for use.
Because the Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. has a policy of continuously improving its products, models may differ in detail from the descriptions and illustrations given in this publication. Use only the latest edition of this manual. Authorized Yamaha dealers are notified
periodically of modifications and significant changes in specifications and procedures, and
these are incorporated in successive editions of this manual.
A10001-0*
40V/50H
SERVICE MANUAL
1997 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
1st Edition, August 1997
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means including photocopying and
recording without the written permission of
the copyright holder.
Such written permission must also be
obtained before any part of this publication
is stored in a retrieval system of any nature.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-18616-01-81
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL FORMAT
All of the procedures in this manual are organized in a sequential, step-by-step format. The
information has been complied to provide the mechanic with an easy to read, handy reference that contains comprehensive explanations of all disassembly, repair, assembly, and
inspection operations.
In this revised format, the condition of a faulty component will precede an arrow symbol and
the course of action required will follow the symbol, e.g.,
Bearings
●
Pitting/Damage
To assist you to find your way about this manual, the Section Title and Major Heading is
given at the head of every page.
An Index to contents is provided on the first page of each Section.
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Replace.
MODEL INDICATION
Multiple models are shown in this manual. These indications are noted as follows.
Model name40VMH40VMHD40VMHO40VMO40VWH40VE40VEO40VEHTO40VET
Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the model you have. This is because a procedure described may relate to several models, though only one may be illustrated. (The
name of model described will be mentioned in the description).
REFERENCES
These have been kept to a minimum; however, when you are referred to another section of
the manual, you are told the page number to go to.
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Attention is drawn to the various Warnings, Cautions and Notes which distinguish important
information in this manual in the following ways.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine
operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the outboard motor.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
SPECIFICATIONS
These are given in bold type at each procedure. It is not necessary to leave the section dealing with the procedure in order to look up the specifications.
It is important to note the differences in specifications of models. When a procedure relates to
more than one model, the main differences in specifications will be shown in a following table.
Model name40VMH40VMHD40VMHO40VMO40VWH40VE40VEO40VEHTO40VET
Starting systemManualManualManualManual
Control systemTillerTillerTillerRemoteTillerRemoteRemoteTillerRemote
Enrichment systemPrime StartChokeChokeChokeChokePrime Start Prime Start Prime Start Prime Start
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HOW TO READ DESCRIPTIONS
1. A disassembly installation job mainly consists of the exploded diagram 1.
2. The numerical figures represented by the number 2 indicates the order of the job steps.
3. The symbols represented by the number 3 indicates the contents and notes of the job.
For the meanings of the symbols, refer to the next page(s).
4. The REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CHART 4 is attached to the exploded diagram and
explains the job steps, part names, notes for the jobs, etc.
5. The SERVICE POINTS, other than the exploded diagram, explains in detail the items difficult to explain in the exploded diagram or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CHART, the
Service points requiring the detailed description 5, etc.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
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12
GEN
INFO
34
SPEC
INSP
FUEL
ADJ
56
POWR
78
BRKT
90
LOWR
–+
ELEC
TRBL
ANLS
AB
CD
A50001-1-4
SYMBOLS
Symbols 1 to 9 are designed as thumbtabs to indicate the content of a chapter.
General Information
Specifications
Periodic Inspection and Adjustment
Fuel System
Power Unit
Lower Unit
Bracket Unit
Electrical System
Trouble-analysis
Symbols 0 to F indicate specific data:
Special tool
Specified liquid
Specified grease
Specified engine speed
Specified torque
Specified measurement
Specified electrical value
[Resistance (
(A)]
Ω
), Voltage (V), Electric current
T
.
R
.
EF
GH
E
IJ
M
KL
GM
MN
LT
242
G
A
LT
271
LT
572
Symbol G to J in an exploded diagram
indicate grade of lubricant and location of
lubrication point:
Apply Yamaha 2-stroke outboard motor oil
Apply Yamaha gear-case lubricant
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil
Apply water resistant grease (Yamaha
grease A, Yamaha marine grease)
Symbols K to N in an exploded diagram
indicate grade of sealing or locking agent,
and location of application point:
Apply Gasket maker
Apply LOCTITE
M Apply LOCTITE
N Apply LOCTITE No. 572
No. 271 (Red LOCTITE)
No. 242 (Blue LOCTITE)
NOTE:
In this manual, the above symbols may not
be used in every case.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............................................................ 1-8
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
GEN
INFO
IDENTIFICATION
A60000-1*
IDENTIFICATION
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number of the outboard motor is
stamped on a plate attached to the port side
of the clamp bracket.
NOTE:
As an antitheft measure, a special label on
which the outboard motor serial number is
stamped is bonded to the portside of the
clamp bracket. The label is specially treated
so that peeling it off causes cracks across
the serial number.
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Model name
Approved model No.
Transom height
Serial number
STARTING SERIAL NUMBERS
The starting serial number blocks are as follows:
Model
World-
wide
40VMHC40MH
40VMHD—L: 560290 ~50HMO—S: 260189 ~
40VMHO40MH
40VMO—
40VWH—L: 510116 ~50HETC50TRL: 900101 ~
40VEC40ER
40VEO40ER
40VEHTOP40THL: 430386 ~
40VETC40TRL: 921505 ~
40VETO40TR
USA,
CANADA
Approved
model
code
6H4
Starting
serial No.
S: 010262 ~50HMHO—
L: 310801 ~50HMHD—L: 310380 ~
S: 191877 ~50HMDO—L: 560258 ~
L: 491566 ~50HWHD—L: 850194 ~
S: 290284 ~
L: 860312 ~L: 521079 ~
S: 060285 ~
L: 360173 ~L: 444058 ~
S: 110760 ~X: 750216 ~
L: 842362 ~
X: 740146 ~
S: 880367 ~
L: 544974 ~
X: 900196 ~
50HEDO50ER
50HETO50TR
World-
wide
Model
CANADA
USA,
Approved
model
code
6H5
Starting
serial No.
S: 190662 ~
S: 090431 ~
S: 210142 ~
1-1
GEN
INFO
SAFETY WHILE WORKING
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SAFETY WHILE WORKING
The procedures given in this manual are
those recommended by Yamaha to be followed by Yamaha dealers and their
mechanics.
FIRE PREVENTION
Gasoline (petrol) is highly flammable.
Petroleum vapor is explosive if ignited.
Do not smoke while handling, and keep it
away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
VENTILATION
Petroleum vapor is heavier than air and is
deadly if inhaled in large quantities. Engine
exhaust gases are harmful to breathe.
When test-running an engine indoors,
maintain good ventilation.
SELF-PROTECTION
Protect your eyes with suitable safety
glasses or safety goggles when using compressed air, when grinding or when doing
any operation which may cause particles to
fly off. Protect hands and feet by wearing
safety gloves or protective shoes if appropriate to the work you are doing.
OILS, GREASES AND SEALING
FLUIDS
Use only genuine Yamaha oils, greases and
sealing fluids or those recommended by
Yamaha.
1-2
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INFO
1.
SAFETY WHILE WORKING
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Under normal conditions of use, there
should be no hazards from the use of the
lubricants mentioned in this manual, but
safety is all-important, and by adopting
good safety practices, any risk is minimized.
A summary of the most important precautions is as follows:
1. While working, maintain good standards of personal and industrial
hygiene.
2. Clothing which has become contaminated with lubricants should be
changed as soon as practicable, and
laundered before further use.
3. Avoid skin contact with lubricants; do
not, for example, place a soiled wipingrag in one’s pocket.
4. Hands and any other part of the body
which have been in contact with lubricants or lubricant-contaminated clothing, should be thoroughly washed with
hot water and soap as soon as practicable.
5. To protect the skin, the application of a
suitable barrier cream to the hands
before working is recommended.
6. A supply of clean lint-free cloths should
be available for wiping purposes.
GOOD WORKING PRACTICES
The right tools
Use the special tools that are advised to
protect parts from damage. Use the
right tool in the right manner — don’t
improvise.
2.Tightening torque
Follow the torque tightening instructions. When tightening bolts, nuts and
screws, tighten the large sizes first, and
tighten inner-positioned fixings before
outer-positioned ones.
1-3
GEN
INFO
3.
SAFETY WHILE WORKING
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Clean parts with compressed-air on dis-
2. Oil the contact surfaces of moving parts
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Non-reusable items
Always use new gaskets, packings, Orings, split-pins and circlips etc. on
reassembly.
assembling them.
on assembly.
3. After assembly, check that moving
parts operate normally.
4. Install bearings with the manufacturer’s
markings on the side exposed to view,
and liberally oil the bearings.
5. When installing oil seals, apply a light
coating of water-resistant grease to the
outside diameter.
1-4
GEN
INFO
A80000-0*
SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS
The use of correct special tools recommended by Yamaha will aid the work and enable accurate assembly and tune-up. Improvisations and use of improper tools can cause damage to
the equipment.
NOTE:
For U.S.A. and Canada, use part number starting with “YB-”, “YU-” or “YW-”.
●
For others, use part number starting with “90890-”.
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INFO
MEASURING
1TachometerYU-08036-A90890-06760Idle speed
2Dynamic spark testerYM-3448790890-06754Ignition system
3C.D.I. testerYU-91022-BN.A.Ignition system
4Mity VacYB-3595690890-06756Fuel joint
5Pressure testerYB-3595690890-06762Lower case
6Dial indicatorYU-0309790890-01252Backlash
7Backlash indicatorYB-0626590890-06706Backlash
8Magnetic flexible standYU-3448190890-06705Backlash
25Bearing installerYB-4144690890-06626Forward gear outer bearing
26Shift rod wrenchYB-06052N.A.Shift rod
27Tilt cylinder wrenchYB-06175-2B 90890-06544PTT
28Bearing depth plateN.A.90890-06603
29Driver rod - SLN.A.90890-06602Drive shaft needle bearing
30Driver rod - SSN.A.90890-06604
31Driver rod - LYB-0607190890-06605Bearing and oil seal
32Driver rod - SN.A.90890-06606Bearing and oil seal
33Driver rod - M10N.A.90890-06652Bearing and oil seal
Bearing outer race puller
clow
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool name
Tool No.
USA and
Canada a
N.A.90890-06532Forward gear outer bearing
Except for
USA and
Canada b
Propeller
shaft needle
bearing
Use for:
Drive shaft
needle bear-
ing
Propeller shaft
needle bearing
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SPEC
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................... 2-1
GENERAL TORQUE ............................................................................... 2-18
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3
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SPEC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Worldwide40VMH40VMHD40VMHO40VMO40VWH
USA, CANADAC40MH—40MH——
DIMENSION:
Over-all length
Over-all width
Over-all heightS
L
X
Boat transom height
S
L
X
WEIGHT:
(with aluminum propeller)
S
L
X
PERFORMANCE:
Output (ISO)
Full throttle operating
range
Maximum fuel con-
sumption
ENGINE:
Type
Number of cylinder
Total displacement
Bore × Stroke
Compression ratio
Number of carburetor
Intake system
Scavenging system
Control system
Starting system
Ignition system
Alternator output
Enrichment system
Advance type
Spark plug (NGK)
For CANADA and
Europe
Exhaust system
Cooling system
Lubrication system
Unit
mm (in)
mm (in)
mm (in)1,223 (48.1)—1,223 (48.1)—
mm (in)1,350 (53.1)
mm (in)—
mm (in)
mm (in)508 (20.0)
mm (in)—
kg (lb)74 (163)—75.8 (167)71.5 (158)—
kg (lb)76.5 (169)84 (185.2)77.5 (171)74 (163)81.5 (179.7)
kg (lb)—
kW (hp)/rpm29.4 (40)/5,000
rpm4,500 ~ 5,500
L (US gal,
Imp gal)/
h at rpm
3
cm
(cu. in)698 (42.6)
mm (in)67.0 × 66.0 (2.64 × 2.60)
Model
1,281 (50.4)
349 (13.7)360 (14.2)
381 (15.0)—381 (15.0)381 (15.0)
18.5 (4.9, 4.1) at 5,500
2 stroke - L
3
6.00
3
Reed valve
Loop charge
Tiller control
Manual
CDI
80W12-8080W12-6A
Choke valvePrime start
Electric automatic
B7HS-10
BR7HS-10
Through propeller boss
Water
Pre-mixed fuel & oilOil injection
670 (26.4)1,281 (50.4)
Remote controlTiller control
Manual &
E
—
Electric
Pre-mixed
fuel & oil
2-1
SPEC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Worldwide40VMH40VMHD40VMHO40VMO40VWH
USA, CANADAC40MH—40MH——
FUEL AND LUBRICATION:
Fuel type
Fuel rating
Engine oil type/grade
Mixing ratio
Engine oil tank capacity
Gear oil type
Gear oil quantity
BRACKET:
Trim/tilt system
Tilt angle
Tilt-up angle
Trim angle
Shallow water crushing
angle
Steering angle
DRIVE UNIT:
Gear shift position
Gear ratio
Gear type
Clutch type
Propeller direction
Propeller drive system
Propeller series mark
*1: Pump Octane Number ; (Research octane + Motor octane)/2
2-2
SPEC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Worldwide40VE40VEO40VEHTO40VET40VETO
USA, CANADAC40ER40ERP40THC40TR40TR
DIMENSION:
Over-all length
Over-all width
Over-all heightS
L
X
Boat transom height
S
L
X
WEIGHT:
(with aluminum propeller)
S
L
X
PERFORMANCE:
Output (ISO)
Full throttle operating
range
Maximum fuel con-
sumption
ENGINE:
Type
Number of cylinder
Total displacement
Bore × Stroke
Compression ratio
Number of carburetor
Intake system
Scavenging system
Control system
Starting system
Ignition system
Alternator output
Enrichment system
Advance type
Spark plug (NGK)
For CANADA and
Europe
Exhaust system
Cooling system
Lubrication system
Model
Unit
mm (in)670 (26.4)1,281 (50.4)646 (25.4)
mm (in)349 (13.7)360 (14.2)350 (13.8)
mm (in)1,192 (46.9)—1,192 (46.9)
mm (in)1,319 (51.9)
mm (in)—1,433 (56.4)—1,433 (56.4)
mm (in)
mm (in)508 (20.0)
mm (in)—635 (25.0)—635 (25.0)
kg (lb)73.5 (162)74.5 (164)—85.5 (189)
kg (lb)76 (168)77.3 (170)90 (198) 87 (191.8)88 (194)
kg (lb)—80.5 (177)—91.5 (201.7)
kW (hp)/rpm29.4 (40)/5,000
rpm4,500 ~ 5,500
L (US gal,
Imp gal)/
h at rpm
3
cm
(cu. in)698 (42.6)
mm (in)67.0 × 66.0 (2.64 × 2.60)
381 (15.0)—381 (15.0)
18.5 (4.9, 4.1) at 5,500
2 stroke - L
3
6.00
3
Reed valve
Loop charge
Remote controlTiller controlRemote control
Electric
CDI
6A12-66A
Prime start
Electric automatic
B7HS-10
BR7HS-10
Through propeller boss
Water
Pre-mixed
fuel & oil
Oil injection
Pre-mixed
fuel & oil
Oil injection
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SPEC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Worldwide40VE40VEO40VEHTO40VET40VETO
USA, CANADAC40ER40ERP40THC40TR40TR
FUEL AND LUBRICATION:
Fuel type
Fuel rating
Engine oil type/grade
Mixing ratio
Engine oil tank capacity
Gear oil type
Gear oil quantity
BRACKET:
Trim/tilt system
Tilt angle
Tilt-up angle
Trim angle
Shallow water crushing
angle
Steering angle
DRIVE UNIT:
Gear shift position
Gear ratio
Gear type
Clutch type
Propeller direction
Propeller drive system
Propeller series mark
ELECTRICAL:
Battery capacity
Cold cranking
Model
Unit
Regular gasoline
1
P.O.N.*
2-stroke outboard motor oil / TC-W3
50 : 1—50 : 1—
L (US qt,
Imp qt)
cm3 (US oz,
Imp oz)
degree8, 12, 16, 20, 24—
degree6669
degree at 12˚
transom
degree—Tilt angle +18—
degree
(left + right)
Ah (kC)70 (252)
Amps385380385
—1.5 (1.6, 1.3)—1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
Hypoid gear oil-SAE#90
Manual tilt
—–4 ~ 20
Min. 86
430 (14.5, 15.1)
Power trim/
tilt
40 + 40
F-N-R
1.85 (24/13)
Spiral bevel gear
Dog clutch
Clockwise
Spline
G
Manual tilt
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Power trim/
tilt
*1: Pump Octane Number ; (Research octane + Motor octane)/2
2-4
SPEC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Item
Worldwide50HMHO 50HMHD 50HMO 50HMDO
USA, CANADA—————50ERC50TR50TR
DIMENSION:
Over-all length
Over-all width
Over-all heightS
Boat transom height
WEIGHT:
(with aluminum propeller)
PERFORMANCE:
Output (ISO)
Full throttle operation
range
Maximum fuel con-
sumption
ENGINE:
Type
Number of cylinder
Total displacement
Bore × Stroke
Compression ratio
Number of carburetor
Intake system
Scavenging system
Control system
Starting system
Ignition system
Alternator output
Enrichment system
Advance type
Spark plug (NGK)
For CANADA and
Europe
Exhaust system
Cooling system
Lubrication system
Model
Unit
mm (in)1,281 (50.4)670 (26.4)1,281 (50.4)670 (26.4)
mm (in)349 (13.7) 360 (14.2) 349 (13.7)360 (14.2)
mm (in)1,223 (48.1)
mm (in)—1,350 (53.1)—1,350 (53.1)1,319 (51.9)