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taxid

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Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« on: Nov 20, 2021, 08:36 AM »
I bought it a used couple of years ago and it starts right up, runs at idle on the lowest setting, and never had any issues with it. Other than the prop got dinged up it runs like it's brand new. Been bringing it into the house instead of winterizing it.

Should I be doing more?

I'm an artist not a mechanic so I lack in that area. Thanks in advance!

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Stik

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #1 on: Nov 20, 2021, 09:15 AM »
The beauty of an outboard winterizing ez. Lower unit so water drains   Would be a good time to also drain your lower unit gear oil make sure no water in there to freeze 

Stik

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #2 on: Nov 20, 2021, 09:19 AM »
Lower unit gear oil should be done every 100 hrs or yearly

Stik

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #3 on: Nov 20, 2021, 09:25 AM »
How bout doin your engine oil and filter? Last time plugs were changed?

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #4 on: Nov 20, 2021, 09:34 AM »
And fuel filter

taxid

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #5 on: Nov 20, 2021, 12:10 PM »
The beauty of an outboard winterizing ez. Lower unit so water drains   Would be a good time to also drain your lower unit gear oil make sure no water in there to freeze

I don't allow my home to get down to freezing.  ;D
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taxid

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #6 on: Nov 20, 2021, 12:12 PM »
Thank you gentlemen! I have a marina nearby. I my just drop it off.
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lowaccord66

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #7 on: Nov 21, 2021, 06:10 AM »
Great little outboard.  Only thing id add is seafoam it or run it out of gas conpletely.  If you want to get freaky drain the bowls on the carb.

taxid

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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #8 on: Nov 21, 2021, 08:17 AM »
Thank you all! I'm just going to drop it off at the experts although after watching a Youtube video changing the spark plug, oil, and fuel filter looks pretty easy.
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Re: Stupid question about 8 hp. Yamaha 4 cycle
« Reply #9 on: Nov 21, 2021, 10:25 AM »
Thank you all! I'm just going to drop it off at the experts although after wathcing a Youtube video chaning the spark plug, oil, and fuel filter looks pretty easy.

It is.

 



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