Given the robust electronic features of today’s outboard motors, it is important to go back to basics and ensure that you are using the best practices for maintaining and connecting the outboards you service. For example, when attaching a battery to the engine, always make sure that the battery connections are completely secured. If there […]
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Quick Tip: Smoke Signal
Four-Stroke Outboard Smoking During Initial Start Up? Here’s a Storage Tip that Can Help Proper storage of four-stroke outboards is critical for many reasons. One more obvious reason for smoke during start up could be directly related to the position of the outboard during storage. When storing Yamaha four-stroke engines, either overnight or for any […]
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 […]
EFI Engine Storage Fogging Oil
With the mild early winter enjoyed in many parts of the country, many boaters extended their fishing season. When they are finally ready to get their boat winterized, make sure to use Yamalube EFI Engine Storage Fogging Oil. This product is designed to make the process of fogging an EFI motor quick and simple. Using […]
F2.5A and F2.5B Oil Checking Procedure
There has been some confusion about oil checking procedures for the F2.5A and F2.5B models. Both models have a sight glass to view the oil, but there is an important difference! The sight glass on the port side of the F2.5A block is used to check the oil level. The sight glass on the F2.5B, […]