Checking Engine Oil............................................... 28
Adding Engine Oil.................................................. 28
Selection of Marine Gear Oil .................................... 28
Engine Coolant............................................................29
Filling Heat Exchanger with Engine Coolant................. 30
Engine Operation.............................................................33
Starting the Engine.......................................................35
Before Starting the Engine....................................... 35
To Start the Engine ................................................ 35
If the Engine Fails to Start........................................ 36
After the Engine has Started .................................... 36
Shifting................................................................ 37
Neutral ................................................................ 37
Ahead................................................................. 37
Astern ................................................................. 37
Cautions During Operation.............................................38
Shutting Down the Engine..............................................40
Normal Shutdown.................................................. 40
Checking the Engine After Operation................................41
Periodic Maintenance.......................................................43
Safety Precautions.......................................................43
Precautions.................................................................45
The Importance of Periodic Maintenance .................... 45
Performing Periodic Maintenance ............................. 45
The Importance of Daily Checks ............................... 45
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.............................................. 46
Periodic Maintenance Schedule......................................47
Inspection and Maintenance of EPA Emission-Related
Parts................................................................... 49
Periodic Maintenance Procedures....................................50
Daily Checks ........................................................ 50
After Initial 50 Hours of Operation.............................. 51
Every 50 Hours of Operation .................................... 53
Every 250 Hours of Operation .................................. 57
Every 500 Hours of Operation .................................. 60
Every 1000 Hours of Operation................................. 60
Every 2000 Hours of Operation................................. 61
EPA Requirements.......................................................62
EPA Certification Plates .......................................... 62
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