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yamaha maintenance schedule
How often should you service your Yamaha outboard? Our Yamaha Outboard Maintenance Schedule outlines replacement and inspection activity based on “typical” use. Typical use is defined as:
- Operating your Yamaha outboard at various speeds
- Typical cruising speed near 3000 to 4000 rpm range
- Allowing sufficient time for the engine warm-up and cool down
Suppose you frequently utilize your Yamaha outboard in a more demanding manner than typical use, such as long periods of wide-open throttle or extended periods of trolling. In that case, your service intervals should be shorter. All Yamaha outboard parts required for each service interval are available at PartsVu.
Select Your Maintenance Interval
Select Your Maintenance Interval
20 Hours/3 Months
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
100 Hours/1 Year
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Cowling Lock Lever | Check |
| Anodes (External) | Check |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) | Check |
| Impeller/Water Pump Housing | Check/Replace |
| Spark Plugs | Check/Replace |
| Thermostat | Check/Replace |
| Timing Belt | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace |
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
300 Hours/3 Years
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | Check/Replace |
| Impeller/Water Pump Housing | Replace |
| Cowling Lock Lever | Check |
| Anodes (External) | Check |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) | Check |
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Spark Plugs | Check/Replace |
| Thermostat | Check/Replace |
| Timing Belt | Check/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
500 Hours/5 Years
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Valve Clearance | Check/Adjust |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block Thermostat Portion, Oil Cooler Cover, Exhaust Guide) | Replace |
| OCV Filter | Replace |
| Cowling Lock Lever | Check |
| Anodes (External) | Check |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) | Check |
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Fuel Pump | Check/Replace |
| Impeller/Water Pump Housing | Check/Replace |
| Spark Plugs | Check/Replace |
| Thermostat | Check/Replace |
| Timing Belt | Check/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
20 Hours/3 Months
| ACTION(S) |
|---|
| Check: Engine Starting Condition/ Noise |
| Check: Engine Idle Speed/Noise |
| Check: Fuel/Oil Leakage |
| Check: PTT Unit |
| Check: Pilot Water |
| Check: Water Inlet |
| Check: Yamaha Meter/Gauge |
| Lubricate: Grease Points |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Shift Link/Shift Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Throttle Link/Throttle Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) |
| Check/Replace: Cooling Water Leakage |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (High Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (Low Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Propeller/Propeller Nut/ Cotter Pin |
| Check/Replace: Ignition Coils/ Ignition Coil Leads |
| Check/Replace: Engine Start Switch/ Engine Shut-Off Switch |
| Check/Replace: Wiring Harness Connections/ Lead Coupler Connections |
| Check/Replace: Engine Oil |
| Check/Replace: Gear Oil |
100 Hours/1 Year
| ITEM |
|---|
| Check: Cowling Lock Lever |
| Check: Anodes (External) |
| Check: Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) |
| Check/Replace: Impeller/Water Pump Housing |
| Check/Replace: Spark Plugs |
| Check/Replace: Thermostat |
| Check/Replace: Timing Belt |
| Replace: Engine Oil Filter |
| Check: Engine Starting Condition/ Noise |
| Check: Engine Idle Speed/Noise |
| Check: Fuel/Oil Leakage |
| Check: PTT Unit |
| Check: Pilot Water |
| Check: Water Inlet |
| Check: Yamaha Meter/Gauge |
| Lubricate: Grease Points |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Shift Link/Shift Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Throttle Link/Throttle Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) |
| Check/Replace: Cooling Water Leakage |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (High Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (Low Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Propeller/Propeller Nut/ Cotter Pin |
| Check/Replace: Ignition Coils/ Ignition Coil Leads |
| Check/Replace: Engine Start Switch/ Engine Shut-Off Switch |
| Check/Replace: Wiring Harness Connections/ Lead Coupler Connections |
| Replace: Engine Oil |
| Replace: Gear Oil |
300 Hours/3 Years
| ITEM |
|---|
| Check/Replace: Fuel Pump |
| Replace: Impeller/Water Pump Housing |
| Check: Cowling Lock Lever |
| Check: Anodes (External) |
| Check: Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) |
| Check: Engine Starting Condition/ Noise |
| Check: Engine Idle Speed/Noise |
| Check: Fuel/Oil Leakage |
| Check: PTT Unit |
| Check: Pilot Water |
| Check: Water Inlet |
| Check: Yamaha Meter/Gauge |
| Lubricate: Grease Points |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Shift Link/Shift Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Throttle Link/Throttle Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) |
| Check/Replace: Spark Plugs |
| Check/Replace: Thermostat |
| Check/Replace: Timing Belt |
| Check/Replace: Cooling Water Leakage |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (High Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (Low Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Propeller/Propeller Nut/ Cotter Pin |
| Check/Replace: Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads |
| Check/Replace: Engine Start Switch/ Engine Shut-Off Switch |
| Check/Replace: Wiring Harness Connections/ Lead Coupler Connections |
| Replace: Engine Oil Filter |
| Replace: Engine Oil |
| Replace: Gear Oil |
500 Hours/5 Years
| ITEM |
|---|
| Check/Adjust: Valve Clearance |
| Replace: Anodes (Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block Thermostat Portion, Oil Cooler Cover, Exhaust Guide) |
| Replace: OCV Filter |
| Check: Cowling Lock Lever |
| Check: Anodes (External) |
| Check: Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) |
| Check: Engine Starting Condition/ Noise |
| Check: Engine Idle Speed/Noise |
| Check: Fuel/Oil Leakage |
| Check: PTT Unit |
| Check: Pilot Water |
| Check: Water Inlet |
| Check: Yamaha Meter/Gauge |
| Lubricate: Grease Points |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Shift Link/Shift Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Throttle Link/Throttle Cable |
| Check/Adjust/Replace: Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Pump |
| Check/Replace: Impeller/Water Pump Housing |
| Check/Replace: Spark Plugs |
| Check/Replace: Thermostat |
| Check/Replace: Timing Belt |
| Check/Replace: Cooling Water Leakage |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (High Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Fuel Line (Low Pressure) |
| Check/Replace: Propeller/Propeller Nut/ Cotter Pin |
| Check/Replace: Ignition Coils/ Ignition Coil Leads |
| Check/Replace: Engine Start Switch/ Engine Shut-Off Switch |
| Check/Replace: Wiring Harness Connections/ Lead Coupler Connections |
| Replace: Engine Oil Filter |
| Replace: Engine Oil |
| Replace: Gear Oil |
20 Hours/3 Months
100 Hours/1 Year
300 Hours/3 Years
500 Hours/5 Years
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Cowling Lock Lever | Check |
| Anodes (External) | Check |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) | Check |
| Impeller/Water Pump Housing | Check/Replace |
| Spark Plugs | Check/Replace |
| Thermostat | Check/Replace |
| Timing Belt | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace |
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | Check/Replace |
| Impeller/Water Pump Housing | Replace |
| Cowling Lock Lever | Check |
| Anodes (External) | Check |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) | Check |
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Spark Plugs | Check/Replace |
| Thermostat | Check/Replace |
| Timing Belt | Check/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
| ITEM | ACTION(S) |
|---|---|
| Valve Clearance | Check/Adjust |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block Thermostat Portion, Oil Cooler Cover, Exhaust Guide) | Replace |
| OCV Filter | Replace |
| Cowling Lock Lever | Check |
| Anodes (External) | Check |
| Anodes (Cylinder Head Exhaust Passage) | Check |
| Engine Starting Condition/Noise | Check |
| Engine Idle Speed/Noise | Check |
| Fuel/Oil Leakage | Check |
| PTT Unit | Check |
| Pilot Water | Check |
| Water Inlet | Check |
| Yamaha Meter/Gauge | Check |
| Grease Points | Lubricate |
| Shift Link/Shift Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Throttle Link/Throttle Cable | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Battery (Electrolyte Level, Terminal) | Check/Adjust/Replace |
| Fuel Pump | Check/Replace |
| Impeller/Water Pump Housing | Check/Replace |
| Spark Plugs | Check/Replace |
| Thermostat | Check/Replace |
| Timing Belt | Check/Replace |
| Cooling Water Leakage | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Filter (Can Be Disassembled) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (High Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Fuel Line (Low Pressure) | Check/Replace |
| Propeller/Propeller Nut/Cotter Pin | Check/Replace |
| Ignition Coils/Ignition Coil Leads | Check/Replace |
| Engine Start Switch/Engine Shut-Off Switch | Check/Replace |
| Wiring Harness Connections/Lead Coupler Connections | Check/Replace |
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace |
| Engine Oil | Replace |
| Gear Oil | Replace |
Your One-Stop Shop for Yamaha Maintenance
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We have the guides, videos, and articles to help you get the job done.
Yamaha 4-Stroke Oil Change— 100-Hour Service
Performing needed maintenance in a timely manner on your Yamaha outboard is the key to its overall longevity and reliability. This article provides a step-by-step guide for Yamaha 4-stroke oil change, the first step in 100-hour service.
Yamaha Spark Plugs & Compression— 100-Hour Service
Performing Yamaha spark plugs and compression maintenance on your outboard is one of the keys to its overall longevity and reliability.
Begin this step of your Yamaha 100-hour service by removing the plastic shrouding over your spark plugs or ignition coils. Yamaha engines come from the factory with NGK brand spark plugs, and PartsVu carries a wide assortment of these OEM plugs. In most applications, the spark plugs come pre-gapped, but it is advisable to re-check gap to make sure that no plugs were damaged during manufacturing or shipment.
Yamaha Fuel System— 100-Hour Service
Yamaha fuel system maintenance is a critical aspect of 100-hour service. Depending on your application and style of boat, you likely have a fuel-water separating filter aboard your vessel. If you have not seen one, simply follow the routing of your fuel hose from the engine rigging tube backward through the boat. These vary in shape and manufacturer, so be sure to order the identical replacement filter. Use a filter wrench to loosen the existing filter element and use caution when removing it as it will be filled with gasoline.
Yamaha Lower Unit— 100-Hour Service
Yamaha lower unit gear lube is drained by removing the lower drain screw first and then the upper plug vent to allow air in. On most models, both plugs are clearly visible on the lower unit, but on models with low water pickups, the forward pickup will need to be removed to access the drain plug.
Yamaha Grease Points— 100-Hour Service
Paying the proper attention to Yamaha grease points is the final 100-hour service step. It is advisable to grease your engines’ grease fittings more frequently than your 100-hour or annual service, but if you haven’t, now is certainly the time.
How to Select the Right Yamaha Outboards Parts
If you’re looking to repair your motor with the right Yamaha outboards parts, it can be a bit difficult to know where to start. Luckily, PartsVu has plenty of resources to steer you in the right direction to find the correct Yamaha Outboard Parts to keep your outboard performing on the water.
Guide to Yamaha Marine Grease
If you own a Yamaha outboard motor, you probably have wondered which type of Yamaha marine grease you need to take care of your regularly scheduled maintenance.
To address this concern and others related to Yamaha marine grease, PartsVu offers a simple guide to understand some of the most frequently asked questions about Yamaha marine grease
Video: How to Change a Yamaha Propeller
In this comprehensive video tutorial, outboard mechanic Frank Cutri shares how to change a Yamaha outboard propeller with ease. Whether you're a seasoned boater or a first-time DIYer, this step-by-step guide is tailor-made to cater to your needs.
Video: How to Change Gear Lube
Outboard mechanic and gear lube guru Frank Cutri shares his expert tips on how to change Yamaha outboard gear lube flawlessly.
Changing an outboard engine's gear lube is a critical maintenance task that holds paramount importance in ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of the engine.
