Maintenance54EMU34446Maintenance chart 1TIP: Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. The maintenance cycle on these charts assume usage of 100 hours per year and regularflushing of the cooling water passages. Maintenance frequency should be adjusted when op-erating the engine under adverse conditions such as extended trolling. Disassembly or repairs may be necessary depending on the outcome of maintenancechecks. Expendable or consumable parts and lubricants will lose their effectiveness over time andthrough normal usage regardless of the warranty period. When operating in salt water, muddy, other turbid (cloudy), acidic water, the engine shouldbe flushed with clean water after each use.The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself.The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer.Item ActionsInitial Every20 hours(3 months)100 hours(1 year)300 hours(3 years)500 hours(5 years)Anode (external) Inspection or replace-ment as necessaryAnode (thermostatcover)Inspection or replace-ment as necessaryCooling water leakage Inspection or replace-ment as necessaryCowling lock lever InspectionEngine starting condi-tion/noise InspectionEngine idlespeed/noise InspectionEngine oil ReplacementEngine oil filter (crank-case)Inspection, cleaning orreplacement as neces-saryFuel filter (disposaltype) ReplacementFuel filter (inside built-in fuel tank)Inspection and clean-ing as necessaryFuel line InspectionFuel line Inspection or replace-ment as necessaryFuel pump Inspection or replace-ment as necessary