Basic troubleshooting for YAMAHA outboard motors (part II)

Basic troubleshooting for YAMAHA outboard motors (part II)




Warning buzzer sounds or indicator lights.
Q. Is cooling system clogged?
A. Check water intake for restriction.

Q. Is engine oil level low?
A. Fill oil tank with specified engine oil.

Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?
A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with recommended type.

Q. Is specified engine oil not being used?
A. Check and replace oil with specified type.

Q. Is engine oil contaminated or deteriorated?
A. Replace oil with fresh, specified type.

Q. Is oil filter clogged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Has oil feed/injection pump malfunctioned?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?
A. Distribute load to place boat on an even plane.

Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup?
A. Drain filter cup.


Engine power loss.
Q. Is propeller damaged?
A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.

Q. Is propeller pitch or diameter incorrect?
A. Install correct propeller to operate outboard at its recommended speed (r/min) range.

Q. Is trim angle incorrect?
A. Adjust trim angle to achieve most efficient operation.

Q. Is motor mounted at incorrect height on transom?
A. Have motor adjusted to proper transom height.

Q. Has warning system activated?
A. Find and correct cause of warning.

Q. Is boat bottom fouled with marine growth?
A. Clean boat bottom.

Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with recommended type.

Q. Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled on gear housing?
A. Remove foreign matter and clean lower unit.

Q. Is fuel system obstructed?
A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system.

Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
A. Clean or replace filter.

Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect?
A. Inspect and adjust as specified.

Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly connected?
A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all loose connections. Replace worn or broken wires.

Q. Have electrical parts failed?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is specified fuel not being used?
A. Replace fuel with specified type.

Q. Is specified engine oil not being used?
A. Check and replace oil with specified type.

Q. Is thermostat faulty or clogged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is air vent screw closed?
A. Open the air vent screw.

Q. Is fuel pump damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?
A. Connect correctly.

Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?
A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with recommended type.

Q. Is high pressure fuel pump drive belt broken?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is engine not responding properly to shift lever position?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.



Engine vibrates excessively.
Q. Is propeller damaged?
A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.

Q. Is propeller shaft damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled on propeller?
A. Remove and clean propeller.

Q. Is motor mounting bolt loose?
A. Tighten bolt.

Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged?
A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Basic troubleshooting for YAMAHA outboard motors (part I)

Basic troubleshooting for YAMAHA outboard motors (part I)



A problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can cause poor starting, loss of power, or other problems. This basic troubleshooting and possible remedies, and covers all Yamaha outboard motors. Therefore some items may not apply to your model. If any more questions, please consult your Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shops.

Starter will not operate.
Q. Is battery capacity weak or low?
A. Check battery condition. Use battery of recommended capacity.

Q. Are battery connections loose or corroded?
A. Tighten battery cables and clean battery terminals.

Q. Is fuse for electric start relay or electric circuit blown?
A. Check for cause of electric overload and repair. Replace fuse with one of correct amperage.

Q. Are starter components faulty?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is shift lever in gear?
A. Shift to neutral.


Engine will not start (starter operates).
Q. Is fuel tank empty?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
A. Clean or replace filter.

Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with recommended type.

Q. Are spark plug cap(s) fitted incorrectly?
A. Check and re-fit cap(s).

Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly connected?
A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all loose connections. Replace worn or broken wires.

Q. Are ignition parts faulty?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is engine stop switch lanyard not attached?
A. Attach lanyard.

Q. Are engine inner parts damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.


Engine idles irregularly or stalls.
Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with recommended type.

Q. Is fuel system obstructed?
A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system.

Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
A. Clean or replace filter.

Q. Have ignition parts failed?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Has warning system activated?
A. Find and correct cause of warning.

Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect?
A. Inspect and adjust as specified.

Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly connected?
A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all loose connections. Replace worn or broken wires.

Q. Is specified engine oil not being used?
A. Check and replace oil as specified.

Q. Is thermostat faulty or clogged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Are carburetor adjustments incorrect?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is fuel pump damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is air vent screw on fuel tank closed?
A. Open air vent screw.

Q. Is choke knob pulled out?
A. Return to home position.

Q. Is motor angle too high?
A. Return to normal operating position.

Q. Is carburetor clogged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?
A. Connect correctly.

Q. Is throttle valve adjustment incorrect?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer or the experienced service shop.

Q. Is battery cable disconnected?
A. Connect securely.

Effects of cold weather to Your Camera: Winter Photo Tips

Effects of cold weather to Your Camera: Winter Photo Tips

There are lots of great photo taken in cold weather, ice fishing, snow shoeing or just plain walking in the winter wonderland. For taking photo in cold weather, you may need to know the effect of cold Weather to Your Camera.

There are many questions on effect of cold weather to the Camera and some confused about it. Here are some questions about it; "I am having a bit of a problem keeping my camera warm and unfrozen in the cold, blustery weather. Can I keep it in a plastic bag (I read about this somewhere) to prevent condensation? And do you have any suggestions for camera protection in cold?


Here are the facts and the answers to all the basic camera tips regarding cold weather.

The main issues to concern are that there are three different scenarios to consider: First, what to do when you take the camera from a warm, home or car into the cold area. Second, what to do when you're shooting pictures outside in the cold. Third, what to do when you finally bring your freezing camera back into warm, home or car.

First, what should you do when you bring your warm camera outside to take cold weather pictures? In fact, you no need to worry about moisture condensing from the cold air onto the warm surface of the lens or the film due to cold air has low moisture content. But when you go outside into the warm area, home or car, this becomes a problem.

So what are the main issues to concern?

Batteries: The main problem is loss of battery power!

However, you can prepare for this. First, keep the camera and flash (and their batteries) in warm place or warm bag, for example, under your coat.

The second, the best way to prepare for losing of battery power when taking cold weather pictures is to bring spare batteries. And keep the spares in warm; for example, in a shirt pocket where it will also benefit from your body heat. Then, you can insert warm fresh batteries in need. Following these tips, so you can save your trip to the store and lost photo opportunities.


Static Electricity: To prevent you out of shock of static electricity.

If you live anywhere in the cold area, you know the problem, if you walk on a carpet, you may get a shock when you shake hands or touch a doorknob. In fact, the static electricity is a problem only when the humidity is low. You can minimize this possibility in cold weather by advancing your film carefully. For an autowind camera, shoot only one frame at a time.


Shooting photo in Snow

Keeping your camera under your coat except when you shoot. Doesn’t use your SLR for cold weather pictures during heavy snow unless you have it protected by a waterproof device such as the plastic bag and seal it.


Condensation

Actually when you got come back indoors, you've seen moisture condense on a cool glass. Your camera behave the same way when you bring them inside, especial for lens – moisture from the warm air condenses on their cold surfaces. You can avoid this problem by let your camera warm up gradually.

If you follow the suggestions above, you should have no problem on your camera protected when working outside and taking great opportunities for cold weather pictures!

For more information on digital photography tips in winter, you may need to read your camera user’s manual.

Riddle and answer (2)

Riddle and answer (2)


Riddle : If ten birds were sitting on a limb and you shot one, how many would be left?
Answer : None. They would all fly away.

Riddle : If twelve make a dozen, how many make a million?
Answer : Very few.

Riddle : Why isn't your nose twelve inches long?
Answer : Because then it would be a foot.

Riddle : What time is it when an elephant climbs into your bed?
Answer : Time to get a new bed.

Riddle : What's white when it's dirty?
Answer : A blackboard.

Riddle : A doctor, a lawyer, and a boxer are all walking down the street together.
Which one wears the largest hat?
Answer : The one with the largest head.

Riddle : Which season do kangkaroos like the best?
Answer : Spring

Riddle and answer

Riddle and answer


Riddle : Why did the chicken cross the street?
Answer : To get to the other side.

Riddle : What word is always pronounced wrong?
Answer : Wrong

Riddle : Why did Robin Hood only rob the rich?
Answer : Because the poor has no money.

Riddle : Which is faster - hot or cold?
Answer : Hot. Because you can catch cold.

Riddle : Name two things you can never eat for breakfast.
Answer : Lunch and dinner

Riddle : What's the longest word in the dictionary?
Answer : Smile. Because there's a mile between the first and last letter.


Riddle : In what month do people talk the least?
Answer : February - because it's the shortest month.

Riddle : What do you serve but never eat?
Answer : A tennis ball.

Riddle : What's the difference between here and there?
Answer : The letter "t".

Riddle : How many sides has a box?
Answer : Two. The inside and the outside.

Riddle : If you threw a green shoe into the Red Sea, what would it become?
Answer : Wet.

Riddle : How many big men were born in Massachusetts?
Answer : None. Only babies were born there.

Riddle : What do hippopotamuses have that no other animals have?
Answer : baby hippopotamuses

Riddle : How many hamburgers can you eat on an empty stomach?
Answer : Only one, because after that your stomach is no longer empty.

Riddle : When do rabbits have sixteen legs?
Answer : When there are four of them.

Riddle : On which side does an eagle have the most feathers?
Answer : The outside

Riddle : What follows a cat wherever he goes?
Answer : His tail