General Tools

• Some of the many tools that may be needed to properly repair a Yamaha boat motor include general tools such as an adjustable wrench, pliers and screwdrivers. All are needed to access certain panels and systems in Yamaha boat motors. Owners may also need more specific tools, depending on the types of repairs needed. This includes spark plug tools like a spark plug wrench, a spark plug gap tool, and a wire thickness gauge to measure the spark plug gap. Owners may also need tools for repairing the electrical system, including spare fuses and a battery charger. Yamaha offers only some of these general tools on its website.
  
  

Fluid Extractor Pump

• Another useful tool that Yamaha offers for its outboard motors includes a fluid extractor pump designed to allow owners to pump the fluid from hard-to-access tanks. For Yamaha's outboard motors, this kind of tool provides an easy way to remove the oil from the tank for oil changes. Additionally, if water contaminates a motor's gasoline, owners could use this pump to drain the fuel tank for a refill with clean gasoline. It can also double as a water pump, making it useful for bilge water removal on a boat.
  
  

Flush Kits

• Yamaha offers outboard engine flush kits to help owners with a variety of repairs. The kits are specifically designed to hook up to a standard garden hose and to allow owners to flush out any sand or salt that may have collected in the engine. This can help increase motor efficiency and prolong life. Additionally, the flush kit allows the outboard to effectively run out of water, facilitating any repairs or adjustments that the repairer must perform while the outboard operates. Yamaha offers a number of kits, depending on the particular outboard size. All cost less than $20.
  
  

Oils and Lubricants

• Yamaha often recommends that owners use specific oil types and lubricants while repairing and servicing Yamaha boat motors. The company consequently offers a database that features most of these recommended fluids. The company also offers a number of cleaners, degreasers, and polishes meant for use with Yamaha outboard motors.