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First run of the year was fine for the first 35 minutes. Came in to dock slowly and stalled at idle and would not restart. Took boat home. Inspected fuel, was a bit yellowish and cloudy. Changed Yamaha 10 micron water/fuel separator and on board paper cartridge filter. Plugs looked slighted...
2002 Yamaha 225hp 4 stroke.
Prior to any work I had a full tank of fuel - I added some Yamalube Ring Free, Marine Sta-Bil.
1. Removed prop, Drained gear oil with drive tilted
2. With drive level refilled gear oil with Yamalube gear oil - filled from bottom until gear lube come out of top hole...
Hello:
I have a 2002 217SD with a 225 hp Yamaha 4 stroke. I purchased a external Yamaha 10 micron filter. Where is the best place to mount the filter?
Does the factory now offer a external filter?
After about 15 minutes of running at 10-20 mph I slowed down to dock . I raised the drive slightly because of 2' water. After 40 seconds of idle speed the oil alarm sounded. I shut down the engine and removed the cowl. The oil level was fine. The engine was running fine prior to the...