Yanmar 2YM15 Operation Manual

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Changing the Engine OilThe engine oil on a new engine becomescontaminated from the initial break-in ofinternal parts. It is very important that theinitial oil replacement is performed asscheduled.It is easiest and most effective to drain theengine oil after operation while the engine isstill warm. WARNING! If the engine oilmust be drained while it is still hot, stayclear of the hot engine oil to avoid beingburned. ALWAYS wear eye protection.1. Turn the engine OFF.2. NOTICE: Prevent dirt and debrisfrom contaminating engine oil.Carefully clean the dipstick and thesurrounding area before removingthe dipstick. Remove the engine oildipstick. Attach the oil drain pump (ifequipped) and pump out the oil. Foreasier draining, remove the engine oilfill cap.3. Fill with new engine oil. See AddingEngine Oil on page 27. NOTICE:NEVER mix different types of engineoil. This may adversely affect thelubricating properties of the engineoil. NEVER overfill. Overfilling mayresult in white exhaust smoke,engine overspeed or internaldamage.4. Perform a trial run and check for oilleaks.5. Approximately 10 minutes afterstopping the engine, remove the oildipstick and check the oil level. Add oilif the level is too low.Replacing the Engine Oil FilterElement1. Turn the engine OFF.2. Turn the engine oil filter (Figure 2)counterclockwise with a wrench.3. Remove the engine oil filter.0004797Figure 2Note: 3YM20 shown.4. Install a new filter element and hand-tighten until the seal touches thehousing.5. Turn filter an additional 3/4 turn using abox wrench. Tighten to 20 to 24 N·m(177 to 212 lb-in.).6. Perform a trial run and check for oilleaks.Changing the Marine Gear OilNote: Refer to the Marine Gear OperationManual for procedure.During initial operation, the oil is quicklycontaminated due to the initial wear ofinternal parts. The marine gear oil musttherefore be replaced early.1. Remove cap from the filler port andattach an oil drain pump. Drain marinegear oil.2. Fill marine gear with clean marine gearoil. See Marine Gear OilSpecifications on page 28.3. Perform a trial run and check for oilleaks.4. Approximately 10 minutes afterstopping the engine, remove the oildipstick and check the oil level. Add oilif the level is too low.PERIODIC MAINTENANCEYM Series Operation Manual 53© 2007 Yanmar Marine International