When rigging or repowering a boat with Command Link® (CL) gauges, make sure that you connect the trim signal wire. The pink wires, with white connectors, are normally taped together in the lower pan. Remove the blind plugs and connect the two together. The ECM will now provide the trim signal for the CL gauges. […]
Power Trim And Tilt (PTT)
Tilt Limiters are available for a variety of models and are designed to help prevent cowling damage when the splash well or other boat components have encroached into the motor area. While the switches are simple devices themselves there are a few points about the system that you should be aware of. • On most […]
Yamaha Precision Blend System Troubleshooting
Let’s look at some common complaints for the Precision Blend System or PBS. “… the oil pump does not run … system will not transfer oil to the engine oil tank ….” There are a couple of checks /possibilities here: • The first check should be a visual one. Look for corroded or damaged wires […]
Winterizing – Draining Cooling Systems
Although winter may not be on the minds of customers in late summer, it is the time for Marine service professionals to prepare for winterizing. Many of you will be busy winterizing your customers’ stern drive and inboard powered boats to prevent freezing of water that doesn’t self drain from the blocks and exhaust manifolds. […]
Battery Cables
The battery is a key component of a modern outboard motor. It provides energy required during starting and provides supplemental energy when the boat’s demand exceeds the capacity of the charging system. Modern fuel injected motors can be more sensitive to low voltage conditions than previous carbureted models. Because of the battery’s importance, battery cables […]
6YC Information Station
Today’s boater demands convenience, and insists on accurate and instant information about boat and outboard systems. With the plethora of modern electronics, the call is for more information and more available dash space than ever before. Yamaha answers the call with the 6YC “Information Station” display. The 6YC Information Station display gives boat owners detailed […]
Service Manuals – General Information
Service manuals are often viewed as a source of information to disassemble and assemble outboards … which they are. But a closer look at the contents of a service manual can prove surprising. In this series of articles, we will look at some of the lesser-known sections that provide safety information, system technical data, product […]
Trim Signal Wire
When rigging or repowering a boat with Command Link® (CL) gauges, make sure that you connect the trim signal wire. The pink wires, with white connectors, are normally taped together in the lower pan. Remove the blind plugs and connect the two together. The ECM will now provide the trim signal for the CL gauges. […]
Winterizing
Although winter may not be on your minds in late summer, it is the time to start thinking about it. Many of you will be busy winterizing your stern drive and inboard powered boats to prevent freezing of water that doesn’t self drain from the blocks and exhaust manifolds. Although outboard motors are self-draining, there […]
Getting Ready For Winter
For some of us, unfortunately, the boating season is limited to the nicer weather that comes with the summer months. In just a few months it will be time to start thinking about putting boats away for those of us in the northern part of the US. There are still some seasonal maintenance items that […]