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Specifications for Yanmar 3YM20
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard

Autumn and spring plan for Yanmar 3YM20

Here's what to do when hauling out and launching. Always follow the instruction book for your engine.

Autumn

  • Drain the water separatorevery 50 hours or every 1 months
  • Check the battery electrolyte levelevery 50 hours or every 1 months
  • Change the saildrive oilevery 100 hours or every 6 months
  • Change the engine oilevery 150 hours or annually
  • Change the gearbox oilevery 150 hours or annually
  • Winterise the raw water systemLet the engine draw in antifreeze until it comes out of the exhaust, or drain the system as described in the owner's manual.
  • Check anodes, belts and hoses
  • Fully charge the batteries and disconnect the negative terminal

Spring

  • Adjust the alternator belt tensionevery 250 hours or annually
  • Clean the air intake silencerevery 250 hours or annually
  • Inspect the raw-water pump and impellerevery 250 hours or annually
  • Check the electrical connectionsevery 250 hours or annually
  • Check belts, hoses, oil level and coolant
  • Check through-hulls, seacocks and hose clamps
  • Charge and connect the batteries, clean the terminals
  • After launching, check that nothing is leakingStart the engine and check that cooling water flows out evenly.
Add to calendarTick off in the service bookTwo reminders a year: in April and in October.

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Where can I find the owner's manual for Yanmar 3YM20?

Links to owner's manuals and workshop manuals are available under Manuals.

What fuel does the Yanmar 3YM20 use?

Yanmar 3YM20 runs on diesel.

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