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This Operation Manual describes Sail-Drive Models SD20, SD50, SD50-4T. For engine
handling and operation, refer to the respective operation manuals for Engine Models
1GM10C, 2YM15, 3YM20, 3YM30, 3JH4CE, 3JH5CE, 4JH4ACE, 4JH5CE and 4JH4-TCE.
However, instructions for the marine gear box are not necessary as they are included.
Engines and Sail-Drive combinations are available as follows:
Yanmar considers safety of great
importance and recommends that anyone
that comes into close contact with its
products, such as those who install,
operate, maintain or service Yanmar
products, exercise care, common sense
and comply with the safety information in
this manual.
This safety alert symbol appears
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert,
your safety is involved! Please
read and abide by the message
that follows the safety alert
symbol.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause
damage to the Sail-Drive, personal property
and / or the environment or cause the
equipment to operate improperly.
There is no substitute for common sense
and careful practices. Improper practices or
carelessness can cause burns, cuts,
mutilation, asphyxiation, other bodily injury
or death. This information contains general
safety precautions and guidelines that must
be followed to reduce risk to personal safety.
Special safety precautions are listed in
specific procedures. Read and understand
all of the safety precautions before operation
or performing repairs or maintenance.
Before You Operate
DANGER
The safety messages that follow have
DANGER level hazards. These safety
messages describe a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
NEVER permit anyone to
install or operate the SailDrive without proper training.
• Read and understand this OperationManual before you operate or service the
Sail-Drive to ensure that you follow safe
operating practices and maintenance
procedures.
• Safety signs and labels are additional
reminders for safe operating and
maintenance techniques.
• See your authorized Yanmar marine
dealer or distributor for additional training.
Crush Hazard
NEVER stand under a hoisted
Sail-Drive.
If the hoist mechanism fails,
the Sail-Drive will fall on you.
When you need to transport a
Sail-Drive for repair, have a helper assist
you to attach it to a hoist and load it onto a
truck.
NEVER support Sail-Drive with equipment
not designed to support the weight of the
Sail-Drive such as wood blocks or by only
using a jack.
NEVER use the Sail-Drive lifting eye to lift
the engine and Sail-Drive as an assembly.
Use the engine lifting eyes to lift the engine
and Sail-Drive. Only use the Sail-Drive lifting
eye to lift the Sail-Drive as a separate
component.
These notices describe a situation
which, if not avoided, can cause damage
to the Sail-Drive, personal property and /
or the environment or cause equipment
to operate improperly.
It is important to perform daily checks as
listed in this Operation Manual.
Periodic maintenance prevents unexpected
downtime, reduces the number of accidents
due to poor Sail-Drive performance and can
help extend the life of the Sail-Drive and
engine.
ALWAYS be environmentally
responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the
EPA or other governmental
agencies for the proper
disposal of hazardous materials such as
lubrication oil, diesel fuel and engine
coolant. Consult the local authorities or
reclamation facility.
The anode of the Sail-Drive is only
calculated for the Sail-Drive. Changing the
material of the propeller may require
additional anodes to be installed on the saildrive.
Failure to use the correct anode material
may result in inadequate protection and
excessive corrosion of underwater drive
system components. Use only zinc or
aluminum anodes in brackish and saltwater
applications. In freshwater applications, use
aluminum or magnesium anodes for best
results. NEVER use magnesium anodes in
brackish or salt water, as they will
deteriorate rapidly, which will lead to severe
damage to the drive system.
NEVER dispose of hazardous materials by
dumping them into a sewer, on the ground
or into ground water or waterways.
NEVER attempt to modify the Sail-Drive’s
design or safety features.
• NEVER release or modify the limiting
devices such as the engine speed limit,
fuel injection limit, etc.
• Modification will impair the safety and
performance of the product and shorten
product life.
• Modifications to the design, safety or
limiting features will void the warranty.
If the Sail-Drive oil temperature is too high,
stop engine immediately and check the SailDrive oil level and check the oil cooler for
proper coolant and water flow.
The operator must, and assumes all
responsibility to:
• Read and understand the operation
manual prior to operating the sail-drive;
• Perform all safety checks as necessary to
ensure safe operation;
• Comply with and follow all lubrication and
maintenance instructions and
recommendations; and
• Have an authorized Yanmar dealer /
distributor perform periodic checkups.
Conducting normal maintenance service
and replacing consumable parts as
necessary is the responsibility of the owner /
operator and necessary to provide the best
durability, performance and dependability of
the Sail-Drive while keeping your overall
operating expenses to a minimum.
Individual operating habits and usage may
increase the frequency of performing
maintenance service condition. Monitor
conditions frequently to determine if the
maintenance intervals suggested in the
manual are frequent enough for your SailDrive.
New Sail-Drive Break-In:
• On the initial engine start-up, allow the
engine to idle for approximately 15
minutes while you check for proper SailDrive function and Sail-Drive oil leaks.
• During the break-in period, carefully
observe Sail-Drive seal indicators for
proper Sail-Drive function.
• During the break-in period, check the SailDrive oil levels frequently.
Dealer / Distributor
Responsibilities
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the
customer include predelivery inspection
and preparation such as:
• Ensure that the vessel is properly
equipped.
• Prior to delivery, make certain that the
Yanmar Sail-Drive and other equipment
are in proper operating condition.
• Make all necessary adjustments for
maximum efficiency.
• Familiarize the customer with the on-board
equipment.
• Explain and demonstrate the operation of
the Sail-Drive and vessel.
Galvanic corrosion results whenever two or
more dissimilar metals (like those found on
the sail-drive) are submerged in a
conductive solution, such as saltwater,
polluted water or water with a high mineral
content because a chemical reaction takes
place causing electrical current to flow
between the metals. The electrical current
flow causes the metal that is most
chemically active, or anodic, to erode. If not
controlled, galvanic corrosion may corrode
Sail-Drive components.
CORROSION CONTROL
It is the boat designer’s responsibility and/or
the re-powering engineer’s responsibility to
design the proper systems and equipment
to control and reduce the possibility of
galvanic corrosion.
However, it is essential that the owner/
operator frequently monitor the anodes for
wear, inspect the sail-drive for corrosion and
replace the anodes often enough to provide
a sacrificial surface for the electrical current
to attack. Galvanic isolators and isolation
transformers are also available from the
aftermarket (not supplied by Yanmar). The
Galvanic isolator is a device that is installed
in series with the (AC) grounding (GREEN)
conductor of the shore-power cable to
effectively block low-voltage DC galvanic
current flow but permit the passage of
alternating current (AC) *.
The rate of corrosion depends on numerous
factors, such as:
• the number, size and location of sacrificial
• the marina environment, such as stray
• improper application of marine paint or
• failure to repaint damaged areas; and
• how the vessel is bonded.
Please check with the boat builder, dealer or
other professional to determine if your
vessel and/or Sail-Drive is adequately
protected from galvanic corrosion.
NOTICE: The anode of the Sail-Drive is only
calculated for the Sail-Drive. Changing the
material of the propeller may require
additional anodes to be installed on the SailDrive.
*“The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion”, by Everett Collier.
anodes on the sail-drive and vessel;
current in the water, fresh or salt water and
use and isolation of shore power;
NOTICE: Failure to use the correct anode
material may result in inadequate protection
and excessive corrosion of underwater drive
system components. Use only zinc or
aluminum anodes in brackish and saltwater
applications. In freshwater applications, use
aluminum or magnesium anodes for best
results. NEVER use magnesium anodes in
brackish or salt water, as they will
deteriorate rapidly, which will lead to severe
damage to the drive system.
If sacrificial anodes erode quickly or if signs
of corrosion are evident, the owner should
take immediate corrective action. Yanmar
recommends consulting an engineer
specializing in marine electricity and
corrosion control to determine the best way
to correct the rapid erosion of the anodes.
SHORE POWER
Vessels that are connected to shore power
require additional protection to prevent
destructive low voltage galvanic currents
from passing through the shore power
ground wire. Galvanic isolators are available
from the aftermarket (not supplied by
Yanmar) to block these currents while still
providing a path to ground for dangerous
shock currents.
NOTICE: If the AC shore power ground is
not isolated from the boat ground, sacrificial
anodes may be unable to neutralize the
increased galvanic potential. Corrosion
damage that results from the improper
system design or application is not covered
by the Yanmar Limited Warranty.
The lower gear case coating may be
damaged when hit by objects in the water,
or when having deposits removed from it.
The underwater coating must be inspected
at least once per year and when it is believed
that an object was hit that may have caused
damage. Repair and repaint damaged
areas immediately.
Observe the following precautions when
applying antifouling or marine paint to the
bottom of the boat hull:
• ALWAYS follow the paint/coating
manufacturer's directions for surface
preparation and application.
• ALWAYS use a high quality primer and
topcoat paint specifically designed for
aluminum outboards, Sail-Drives or SternDrives.
• NEVER paint the sacrificial anodes
installed on the Sail-Drive.
• NEVER paint the Sail-Drive with a material
that contains copper or tin.
• NEVER paint over drain holes, sacrificial
anodes, or other items specified by the
sacrificial anode Manufacturer.
Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine
dealer or distributor for assistance.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
NOTICE: Galvanic corrosion damage,
normal maintenance and consumable parts
are not covered by the Yanmar Limited
Warranty.
This section of the Operation Manual
describes propeller selection, propeller
fitting, lubricating oil specifications and how
to replenish them. It also describes the daily
instrument panel and remote-control device
checks.
Before you operate the Sail-Drive, review
the Safety section on page 3.
60 to 70 N·m (44 to 52 lb-ft)
80 to 100 N·m (59 to 74 lb-ft)
Locking Procedure for Fixed Propeller Nut (Optional)
When tightening the nut to 60 to 70 N·m (44 to 52 lb-ft) torque for the SD20, and
80 to 100 N·m (59 to 74 lb-ft) torque for the SD50 and SD50-4T, move the shift lever to ahead
and hold the crankshaft V-pulley clamp nut with a wrench to stop the propeller rotating.
The choice of lubricating oil is very important. If an unsuitable oil is used, or an oil change is
neglected, it may result in damage and reduce the life of the Sail-Drive. When selecting a
lubricating oil, use one of the following:
FILLING WITH
LUBRICATING OIL - SD20,
SD50 AND SD50-4T
Sail-Drive
model
Standard
unit
Long-reach
unit
NOTICE: The lubricating oil capacity of the
standard unit is different from that of the
long-reach unit. Confirm the capacity by
means of the oil capacity nameplate.
1. Remove the dipstick (yellow cap). Fill
with approved lubricating oil.
2. Check the amount of lubricating oil by
inserting the dipstick as far as possible.
Do not screw the dipstick in
(Figure 3, (1)). The oil level should
reach the upper mark on the dipstick
(Figure 3, (2)).
NOTICE: It takes about 10 minutes to fill up
the Sail-Drive with lubricating oil. Check the
oil level 15 minutes after adding the
specified quantity of oil.
Turn the battery switch on. Turn the key to
the ON position and check the lamps on the
panel (Figure 5, Figure 7) with the engine
off:
1. The lubricating oil warning lamp should
be illuminated (Figure 5, 3,Figure 7, 6) .
2. The cooling water temperature warning
lamp should be out (Figure 5, 4,Figure 7, 5) .
3. The charge warning lamp should be
illuminated (Figure 5, 1, Figure 7, 1) .
4. The rubber seal warning lamp should be
out (Figure 5, 2, Figure 7, 2) .
5. The warning buzzer should sound.
Note: All the above alarm signals will
continue until you push the starting button or
turn the key to the OFF position.
WARNING! The rubber seal alarm lamp
warns of seawater entering the vessel.
The watertight structure of the SailDrive is dual type. Even if the rubber
diaphragm A (Figure 9, (5)) is damaged
and seawater enters, the rubber
diaphragm B (Figure 9, (4)) prevents it
from entering the vessel. The rubber
seal switch between the rubber
diaphragms (Figure 9, (5)) and
(Figure 9, (4)) sounds the warning
buzzer and lights the rubber seal lamp
on the instrument panel. If this happens,
stop the engine and under sail, quickly
return to the nearest port for repairs.
(1)
(2)
(5)
Figure 9
1 – ON (Rubber Seal Lamp)
2 – Rubber Seal Switch
3 – Diaphragm (B)
4 – Diaphragm (A)
5 – Seawater
NOTICE: Before operating the engine,
check Sail-Drive oil level. While cranking the
engine slowly, shift the control handle of the
remote-control head (single lever control)
rapidly through NEUTRAL - AHEAD NEUTRAL - ASTERN. If a shift operation is
done slowly, the tip of the clutch dog is worn
away by being hammered, and,
consequently, the clutch fails to engage.
Confirm that the operation lever of the SailDrive moves smoothly to AHEAD, ASTERN
and NEUTRAL. Because the Sail-Drive
SD20 uses a dog clutch, the clutch is not
engaged unless the operation lever is
moved to the NEUTRAL position.
NOTICE: When sailing, set the remote
control lever in neutral. Not doing so WILL
introduce slippage and void your warranty
(Figure 1, (2)).
After starting the engine, check the shift
action by using the control head to shift the
AHEAD and ASTERN positions. The
AHEAD / ASTERN clutch is a mechanical
clutch called a cone clutch. Although a
grinding noise is made when this type of
clutch is engaged, it has no effect on the
operation of the engine.
CAUTION! Because of the rubbing
produced at the frictional face of the
cone clutch, friction is decreased with
use and periodic inspection and
maintenance is necessary.
NOTICE: When sailing, set the remote
control lever in neutral. Not doing so WILL
introduce slippage and void your warranty.
NOTICE: Running for long periods at low
rpm with the Sail-Drive engaged can cause
slipping and premature wear of the cone
clutch.
Opening or closing the cooling water system
of the engine driving the Sail-Drive is done
by the cooling water cock fixed on the upper
case of the Sail-Drive. Be sure to open the
cock (Figure 5, (1)) and confirm that the
cooling water has suction by cranking the
engine before starting the vessel. The
cooling water passes through the Sail-Drive
case, cools the engine by the cooling water
pump, and is then discharged.
SD20
SAIL-DRIVE OPERATION
(5)
(1)
1 – Cooling Water Cock
2 – Cooling Water Hose
3 – To Cooling Water Pump
These notices describe a situation which, if
not avoided, can cause damage to the SailDrive, personal property and / or the
environment, or cause equipment to
operate improperly.
Always tighten components to the specified
torque. Loose parts can cause equipment
damage or cause it to operate improperly.
Only use replacement parts specified. Other
replacement parts may affect warranty
coverage.
NEVER attempt to modify the Sail-Drive’s
design or safety features. Failure to comply
may impair the marine gear’s safety and
performance characteristics and shorten
the Sail-Drive’s life. Any alterations to this
Sail-Drive may affect the warranty coverage
of your Sail-Drive.
TIGHTENING FASTENERS
Use the correct amount of torque when
tightening fasteners. Applying excessive
torque may damage the fastener or
component and too little torque may cause
a leak or component failure.
The tightening torque in the Standard
Torque Chart should be applied only to the
bolts with a “7” head. (JIS strength
classification: 7T).
Apply 60% torque to bolts that are not listed.
Apply 80% torque when tightened to
aluminum alloy.
CAUTION! Establish a periodic maintenance plan according to the Sail-Drive
application and make sure you perform the required periodic maintenance at
intervals indicated. Failure to follow these guidelines will impair the Sail-Drive’s
safety and performance characteristics, shorten the Sail-Drive's life and may affect
the warranty coverage on your Sail-Drive.
The Importance of Periodic Maintenance
Sail-Drive deterioration and wear occur in proportion to the length of time the Sail-Drive has
been in service and the conditions it is subjected to during operation. Periodic maintenance
prevents unexpected downtime, reduces the number of accidents due to poor Sail-Drive
performance and helps extend the life of the Sail-Drive.
The Importance of Daily Checks
The Periodic Maintenance Table assumes that the daily checks are performed on a regular
basis. Make a habit of performing daily checks before the start of each operating day. See
Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20, SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19, Checking the Instrument
Panel Alarm System on page 20 and Engine Cooling Water on page 29, and refer to the
Operation Manual for your engine.
Keep a Log of Sail-Drive Hours and Daily Checks
Keep a log of the number of hours the Sail-Drive is run each day and a log of the daily checks
performed. Also note the date, type of repair (e.g., replaced bearings), and parts used for
any service needed between the periodic maintenance intervals. Failure to perform periodic
maintenance will shorten the life of the Sail-Drive.
Yanmar Replacement Parts
Yanmar recommends that you use genuine Yanmar parts when replacement parts are
needed. Genuine replacement parts help ensure long Sail-Drive life.
Tools Required
Before you start any periodic maintenance procedure, make sure you have the tools you
need to perform all of the required tasks.
Ask Your Authorized Yanmar Marine Dealer or Distributor For Help
Our professional service technicians have the expertise and skills to help you with any
maintenance or service related procedures.
Daily and periodic maintenance is important to keep the Sail-Drive in good operating
condition. The following is a summary of maintenance items by periodic maintenance
intervals. Periodic maintenance intervals vary depending on Sail-Drive application and are
hard to establish definitively. The following should be treated only as a general guideline.
Note: These procedures are considered normal maintenance and are performed at the
owner’s expense.
WHEN THE VESSEL IS OUT
OF THE WATER, PERFORM
THE FOLLOWING:
Removing Deposits From The
Lower Gear Case
Remove seaweed, seashells and other
marine growth from the lower gear case.
Completely remove deposits around the
cooling water intake (Figure 1, (2)) since
the engine may overheat if the cooling water
intake amount is insufficient.
Repairing Damaged Coating
The lower gear case coating may be
damaged when hit by objects in the water,
or when having deposits removed from it.
NEVER use paint containing copper or tin.
This will damage the drive and void the
warranty. Use a high quality primer and
topcoat paint specifically designed for
aluminum outboards or stern-drives. Follow
the manufacturer's directions for surface
preparation and application. Contact your
authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or
distributor for assistance.
Inspecting the Anode
See Inspecting and Replacing the Anode on
page 48.
Draining Water
Drain the engine cooling water, together
with the water in the Sail-Drive case. If this
water is not drained, freezing may cause the
engine block and / or the Sail-Drive case to
crack.
(1)
(2)
0005464
Figure 1
1 – Lower Gear Case
2 – Seawater Inlet
Inspecting The Folding Propeller
Confirm that the blade of the folding
propeller opens smoothly. Inspect for wear
on the blade-fixing pins, replacing them
when wear is excessive. Apply seawaterproof grease to the pins in the blade gear
and propeller shaft.
Perform the following procedures after the
first 50 hours of operation.
• Draining and Replacing Lubricating Oil
• Inspecting and Replacing the Clutch
Shifter
Draining and Replacing Lubricating
Oil - SD20
When the vessel is out of the water, drain the
oil by removing the lower gear case drain
plug, and the upper gear case oil dipstick.
CAUTION! Let the drive unit cool at least
5 minutes after operation before
removing the oil drain plug. Hot oil could
spurt out forcefully if the drain plug is
removed from the drive unit
immediately after operation.
SD20
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
0005450
Figure 2
1 – Dipstick
2 – Upper Gear Case
3 – Lower Gear Case
4 – Lubricating Oil Drain Plug
Inspecting and Replacing the Clutch
Shifter
See your authorized Yanmar dealer or
distributor for procedure.
Draining and Replacing Lubricating
Oil - SD50 / SD50-4T
Lubricating oil should be changed while the
engine is still warm. CAUTION! Let the
drive unit cool at least 5 minutes after
operation before removing the oil drain
plug. Hot oil could spurt out forcefully if
the drain plug is removed from the drive
unit immediately after operation.
1. Remove the oil changing plug located
under the shift lever.
2. Screw in an adapter joint with an O-ring.
When using your own adapter joint, the
maximum length of thread should be
12 mm.
3. Attach a stiff rubber hose (inner
diameter 14 to 16 mm [0.5 to 0.625 in.])
with hose clamps to the adapter joint at
the oil changing position
(Figure 4, (2)). The hose must be long
enough to reach the bucket or pump. If
a Yanmar original rubber hose is to be
used, the part number is 196440-92970.
Removing Oil
(2)
(1)
(3)
0005453
Figure 5
1 – Plug
2 – Air Pressure Hose
3 – Adapter Joint
Fastest Way: Blowing Out by using Air
Pressure
Note: Use Compressed Air (0.5 to 1 Bar
[7.25 to 14.5 psi]) from main system, 12 V
portable compressor or from portable hand
pump or foot pump.WARNING! ALWAYS
wear safety glasses when using
compressed air.
1. Take out the plug from the upper case
cover.
2. Screw in a second adapter joint with an
O-ring at the oil inlet position. Screw in
the oil plug at the dipstick position.
3. Connect the air pressure hose with hose
clamps.
Option 2: Using Compressed air with
help from a portable hand pump or foot
pump
1. Install a one-way (non-return) valve
(Figure 6, (1)) into the pressure line.
This is done to maintain pressure during
use of the pump.
2. Connect the hand pump or foot pump
with pressure line to the adapter joint
(Figure 6, (2)).
3. Pump out the oil until empty. The first 0.9
L (1 qt) will take approximately
3 minutes. The second part takes more
time as mostly air will be pumped out;
this will take approximately 12 minutes.
Using Yanmar Pump
Refer to Preparing the Sail-Drive on page
42 and Fastest Way: Blowing Out by using
Air Pressure on page 42.
0005455
Figure 7
Connect the hand pump with hoses as
shown above (Figure 7), and start
pumping. Be aware that oil has to flow down
through restricted parts of the casing and
then back up again, so pressure will initially
be high and pumping will be difficult.
Pausing for a few minutes will help. After
pumping out about 0.9 L (1 qt) of oil, mostly
you will be pumping out air, but continuous
pumping is necessary. Though
approximately 100 to 200 ml (0.1 to 0.2 qt)
of old oil will remain in the drive unit, it will
not cause a problem when mixed with clean
oil.
The hand pump and rubber hose are
available from Yanmar, and are optional
parts for SD50 / SD50-4T. Any type of hand
pump or rubber hose (inner diameter 14 to
16 mm [0.5 to 0.625 in.]) available from your
local supplier can be used.
Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20,
SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19.
Fastest way: By using MerCruiser pump
or simple market pump
Refer to Preparing the Sail-Drive on page
42.
(1)
0005575
Figure 8
1 – Plug
1.
Use a MerCruiser® pump like the one
shown (Figure 8) or use a similar pump
available locally.
2. Attach the pump to a new bottle of
Quicksilver® High Performance Gear
Lube from MerCruiser®.
3. Connect the hose with a hose clip to the
adapter joint below the shift lever.
4. Remove the plug from the upper case
cover (Figure 8, (1)).
5. Operate the pump to fill the Sail-Drive
with oil. After bottle is empty, change the
bottle while the pump and hose remain
connected to the adapter joint.
6. After filling, first screw in and tighten the
plug at the top cover (Figure 8, (1)).
Then remove the oil bottle, pump, hose
and adapter joint and screw in the oil
plug with a gasket.
with oil. Be aware that oil has to flow
down through restricted parts of the
casing and then back up again, so
pressure will initially be high and
pumping will be difficult. Pausing for a
few minutes will help. The hand pump
and rubber hose are available from
Yanmar, and are optional parts for
SD50 / SD50-4T. Any type of hand
pump or rubber hose (inner diameter
14 to 16 mm [0.5 to 0.625 in.]) available
locally can be used.
4. After filling, first screw in and tighten the
plug at the top cover. Then remove the
hand pump, hose and adapter joint and
screw in the oil plug with a gasket.
Not Using Pump
Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20,
SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19.
When The Vessel Is Out Of The
Water
Preparing The Sail-Drive
(1)
0005457
Figure 10
1 – Plug
1. Remove the bottom drain plug.
2. Screw in the adapter joint with the
O-ring. When using own adapter joint,
maximum length of thread is 12 mm.
3. Attach a stiff rubber hose with an inner
diameter of 14 to 16 mm
(0.5 to 0.625 in.) with hose clamps to the
adapter joint at the oil drain position. The
hose must be long enough to drain to the
bucket.
4. Remove the dipstick and oil inlet plug
from the upper case cover.
Oil draining is possible when the vessel is
out of the water but will take a greater
amount of time.
1. After approximately 0.6 L (0.6 qt) has
been drained, remove the oil changing
plug. If you remove the plug before this,
oil may spill out because maximum oil
level is higher than the plug.
(2)
(1)
0005458
Figure 11
1 – Thread M10x1.5
2 – Oil Changing Plug
Fastest way: Blowing out by using Air
pressure
Refer to Preparing the Sail-Drive on page
42, then to Fastest Way: Blowing Out by
using Air Pressure on page 42. Be aware
that oil is divided into two channels
connected by the lower gear and lower drain
port.
Replacing Oil
Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20,
SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19.
Using MerCruiser® Pump or simple
market pump
Refer to Preparing The Sail-Drive on page
45.
(1)
(2)
(3)
0005459
Figure 12
1 – Plug
2 – O-Ring
3 – Adapter Joint
1.
Use a MerCruiser® pump with like the
one shown above (Figure 12), or use a
similar pump available locally.
2. Attach the pump to a new bottle of
Quicksilver® High Performance Gear
Lube from MerCruiser®.
3. Remove the oil changing plug from
below the shift lever.
4. Connect the hose with a hose clip to the
adapter joint at the drain position.
6. Pump the oil into the drive. After the first
bottle is empty, screw in the oil changing
plug.
7. Change the bottle while the pump and
hose remain connected to the adapter
joint.
8. After filling, first screw in and tighten the
plug at the top cover. Then remove the
oil bottle, pump, hose and adapter joint
and screw in the oil drain plug.
Using Yanmar Hand Pump
Refer to Preparing The Sail-Drive on page
45.
(1)
3. Pump the oil into the drive. Be aware
that oil has to flow up through restricted
parts of the drive, so pumping will be
hard. Waiting a few minutes will help.
After pumping in about 1 L (1.1 qt) of oil,
screw in the oil changing plug. Be aware
that the drain hose can easily slip out of
the bucket and cause oil spilling. The
hand pump and rubber hose are
available from Yanmar, and are optional
parts for SD50 / SD50-4T. Any type of
hand pump or rubber hose of inner
diameter 14 to 16 mm (0.5 to 0.625 in.)
available locally can be used.
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Figure 14
4. After filling, first screw in and tighten the
plug at the top cover. Then remove the
pump, hose and adapter joint and screw
in the oil drain plug.
By not using pump
Refer to Filling With Lubricating Oil - SD20,
SD50 and SD50-4T on page 19.
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Figure 13
1 – Plug
1. Connect the hose from the bottom and
a suction hose to the Yanmar pump with
hose clip (Figure 13).
2. Take out the plug from the upper case
cover (Figure 13, (1)).
Perform the following maintenance every
100 hours of operation.
• Changing the Lubricating Oil (SD20)
• Inspecting and Replacing the Anode
Changing the Lubricating Oil (SD20)
See Draining and Replacing Lubricating Oil
- SD20 on page 39.
Inspecting and Replacing the Anode
To prevent corrosion of the Sail-Drive body
by sea or lake water, replace the anode
every 100 hours of operation, once every six
months or when it has reduced to half of the
original volume (size).
NOTICE: The anode of the Sail-Drive is only
calculated for the Sail-Drive. Changing the
material of the propeller may require
additional anodes to be installed on the saildrive.
SD20
(4)
(2)
SD50/SD50–4T
(1)
(2)
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Figure 16
1 – Lower Gear Case
2 – Anode
An anode is provided on the lower gear
case. To inspect and replace the anode on
the lower gear case, the vessel must be
removed from the water.
Note: An optional two-part anode is
available from Yanmar for the lower gear
(1)
-
0
0
2
2
4
6
9
1
while the boat
in the water
ANODE
1 – Safety Label
2 – Anode
4
4
1
Figure 15
(5)
(3)
019416-01X
case. This option may allow the anode in the
lower gear case to be changed without
removing the vessel from the water, or by an
underwater diver.
Perform the following maintenance every
year of operation.
• Cleaning Cooling Water Suction Hole
• Inspecting Remote Control Device
• Repairing Case Coating
• Inspecting and Replacing Rubber
Diaphragm Seal Ring
• Inspecting Seal Sensor
• Inspecting and / or Replacing the
Flexible Mount
Cleaning Cooling Water Suction
Hole
See Removing Deposits From The Lower
Gear Case on page 38.
Inspecting Remote Control Device
See Remote Control Device Check on page
26.
Repairing Case Coating
See Repairing Damaged Coating on page
38.
Inspecting and / or Replacing the
Flexible Mount
Replace if clearance is less than 1 mm
(Figure 17, (1)). See your authorized
Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor for
procedure.
(1)
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Figure 17
Inspecting and Replacing Rubber
Diaphragm Seal Ring
Rubber diaphragms (A) and (B) (SD20 &
SD50, SD50-4T)
The rubber diaphragms (A) and (B) of the
Sail-Drive are important parts for the hull and
crew safety. Since rubber degenerates
during use, be sure to inspect them every
two years. The vessel must be lifted onto a
block for this procedure. To replace, consult
your Yanmar Marine dealer.
Inspecting Seal Sensor
See (Figure 9) on page 22. See your
authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or
distributor for inspection procedure.
Note: If the cross-sectional area of the wire
being used is equal to or less than 20 mm
(approximately AWG 4), the combined
lengths of items 1, 2 and 3 must be less than
2.5 m (8.2 ft).
If the cross-sectional area of the wire being
used is equal to or less than 40 mm
2
(approximately AWG 1), the combined
lengths of items 1, 2 and 3 must be less than
5 m (16.4 ft).
Note: Battery, battery switch and cables are
not supplied by Yanmar.
Note: If the cross-sectional area of the wire
being used is equal to or less than 20 mm
(approximately AWG 4), the combined
lengths of items 1, 2 and 3 must be less than
2.5 m (8.2 ft).
If the cross-sectional area of the wire being
used is equal to or less than 40 mm
2
(approximately AWG 1), the combined
lengths of items 1, 2 and 3 must be less than
5 m (16.4 ft).
Note: Battery, battery switch and cables are
not supplied by Yanmar.