Yamaha Outboard Maintenance Schedule

[Cbjroms]

I have a 4 year old 115Hp outboard that has been serviced every year. For the first 3 years it was serviced by a Yamaha dealer but last year it was serviced by a local, marine engineer of very high repute.

I have just arranged for it to be serviced again and the top cowl latch is seized. I am paying for the local Yamaha dealer to sort this out for me and have asked that he submit a warranty claim on my behalf to Yamaha. He has agreed to do this but has suggested that checking and lubricating the cowl latch is part of the maintenance schedule for the engine. The implication being that my local guy did not adhere to the maintenance schedule for the engine and hence my warranty would be void.

I am quite comfortable as regards the legal and commercial issues associated with the warranty. I completely accept that the warranty is void if my engine has not been properly mainatined. But I do find it difficult to believe that the latch is specifically covered in the maintenance schedule for the engine. Indeed, it is not clear to me whether such a schedule actually exists because there is no reference to it in the various Yamaha books that I received with the engine.

Can anyone out there tell me what/where Yamaha specifies about maintanence of the outboard cowl latch please?

 

[CLB]

Here you go. Page 62 suggests the cowling clamp should be 'inspected' once a year or every 200 hours. It does, however, seem to indicate that this is something that the owner should be doing. If the thing hasn't been looked after, it may come down to you.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/service/manuals/1/lit-18626-07-13_1370.pdf

Caveat: although the manual is for the F115, it may not be your exact model year.

 

[Cbjroms]

Thanks CLB for taking the time to point me to the relevant information. Bit embarrassed that I did not notice it myself.

Given that I inspected the cowl clamp 12 months ago then it would seem to me that I have adhered to the maintenance schedule.

 

[spannerman]

We are a dealer for Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude and Suzuki and I always lube cowl catches at every service, some are quite complex with several moving parts and springs and live in a salty environment so it makes sense to lube anything that moves, especially if only occasionally.

 

[KINGFISHER 9]

Do you spray the whole engine, under the cover? If so, what with, please?

 

[spannerman]

I use something similar to WD40 and spray all bare aluminium components and electrics, also a light coat over the engine if its going to be winterised.

 

[KINGFISHER 9]

I use something similar to WD40 and spray all bare aluminium components and electrics, also a light coat over the engine if its going to be winterised.

Can't remember the name I suppose? I always think WD is very messy for a full spraying; I use a Teflon spray for doors and windows but not sure if I should spray an engine with it. There must be something for that specific purpose? I'll bet yours is on the boat and you can't remember the name! ... :encouragement: