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2009
OUTBOARD
SERVICE MANUAL
Model : F40JEA, F40JEA-(6BG1),
F40JEA-(6BG2), F40JEHA,
F40JEHA-(6BG1), F40JEHA-(6BG2), F40LA,
F40LA-(6BG1), F40LA-(6BG2), F40LEHA,
F40LEHA-(6BG1), F40LEHA-(6BG2)
6BG281972L11 *6BG281972L11*

Preface
This manual has been prepared by Yamaha primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their trained
mechanics when performing maintenance procedures and repairs to Yamaha equipment. It has
been written to suit the needs of persons who have the Bronze Technical Certificate of YTA (Yamaha
Technical Academy) marine or the equivalent basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical
concepts and procedures inherent in the work, for without such knowledge attempted repairs or ser-
vice to the equipment could render it unsafe or unfit for use.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuously improving its products, models may differ in detail
from the descriptions and illustrations given in this publication. Use only the latest edition of this
manual. Authorized Yamaha dealers are notified periodically of modifications and significant
changes in specifications and procedures, and these are incorporated in successive editions of this
manual. Also, up-to-date parts information is available on YPEC-web. Additional information and up-
to-date information on Yamaha products and services are available on Yamaha Service Portal.
Important information
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damages to the out-
board motor or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
F40H
SERVICE MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
2
nd
Edition, December 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Canada

Contents
General information
0
Specification
1
Technical features and description
2
Rigging information
3
Troubleshooting
4
Electrical system
5
Fuel system
6
Power unit
7
Lower unit
8
Bracket unit
9
Maintenance
10
Index
Appendix
A
GEN
INFO
SPEC
TECH
FEA
RIG
GING
TRBL
SHTG
ELEC
FUEL
POWR
LOWR
BRKT
MNT

GEN
INFO
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General information 0
Safety while working ........................................................... 0-1
Rotating part .............................................................................. 0-1
Hot part ...................................................................................... 0-1
Electric shock ............................................................................ 0-1
Propeller .................................................................................... 0-1
Handling of gasoline .................................................................. 0-1
Ventilation .................................................................................. 0-1
Self-protection ........................................................................... 0-2
Working with crane .................................................................... 0-2
Handling of burner ..................................................................... 0-2
Part, lubricant, and sealant ........................................................ 0-2
Handling of sealant .................................................................... 0-2
Special service tool ................................................................... 0-3
Tightening torque ...................................................................... 0-3
Non-reusable part ...................................................................... 0-3
Disassembly and assembly ....................................................... 0-3
How to use this manual ........................................................... 0-4
Manual format ........................................................................... 0-4
Abbreviation .............................................................................. 0-5
Sealant and locking agent ...................................................... 0-6
Symbol ...................................................................................... 0-6
Special service tool .................................................................. 0-7

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GEN
INFO
General information
Safety while working
To prevent an accident or injury and to
ensure quality service, follow the safety pro-
cedures provided below.
Rotating part
• Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, Personal
flotation device straps, and so on can
become entangled with internal rotating
parts of the engine, resulting in serious
injury or death.
• Keep the top cowling in place whenever
possible. Do not remove or replace the
cowling with the engine running.
• Only operate the engine with the cowling
removed according to the specific instruc-
tions in the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair,
jewelry, clothing, Personal flotation device
straps, and so on away from any exposed
moving parts.
Hot part
During and after operation, engine parts are
hot enough to cause burns. Avoid touching
any parts under the top cowling until the
engine has cooled.
Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while start-
ing or operating the engine. They can cause
shock or electrocution.
Propeller
Do not hold the propeller with your hands
when loosening or tightening it.
Handling of gasoline
• Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep gaso-
line and all flammable products away from
heat, sparks, and open flames.
• Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury
or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never
siphon gasoline by mouth. If you happen to
swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of
gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immediately. If
gasoline spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
Ventilation
• Gasoline vapor and exhaust gas are
heavier than air and extremely poisonous. If
inhaled in large quantities they may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a
short time.
• When test running an engine indoors
(example: in a water tank), make sure to do
so where adequate ventilation can be main-
tained.

0-2
Safety while working
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Self-protection
• Protect your eyes by wearing safety
glasses or safety goggles during all opera-
tions involving drilling and grinding, or when
using an air compressor.
• Protect your hands and feet by wearing pro-
tective gloves and safety shoes when nec-
essary.
Working with crane
• Outboard motors weighing 18.0 kg (39.7 lb)
and over must be carried by a crane.
• Use a wire rope of adequate strength, and
lift up the outboard motor with the three
point suspension.
• If the outboard motor does not have three
or more points to be suspended, support it
with additional ropes or the like so that the
outboard motor can be lifted and carried in
a stable manner.
Handling of burner
• Incorrect handling of burner may result in
burns. Refer to the operation manual
issued by the manufacturer to assure the
correct handling.
• When using a burner, keep it away from the
gasoline and oil, to prevent a fire.
• Components become hot enough to cause
burns. Do not touch them directly.
Part, lubricant, and sealant
Use only genuine Yamaha parts, lubricants,
and sealants or those recommended by
Yamaha, when servicing or repairing the out-
board motor.
Handling of sealant
• Wear protective gloves to protect your skin,
when using the sealants.
• Refer to the material data sheet issued by
the manufacturer. Some of the sealants
may be harmful for human health.

0-3
GEN
INFO
General information
Special service tool
Use the recommended special service tools
to work safety, and to protect parts from dam-
age.
Tightening torque
Follow the tightening torque specifications
provided throughout the manual. When tight-
ening nuts, bolts, and screws, tighten the
large sizes first, and tighten fasteners starting
in the center and moving outward.
Non-reusable part
Always use new gaskets, seals, O-rings, cot-
ter pins, and so on, when installing or assem-
bling parts.
Disassembly and assembly
• Use compressed air to remove dust and dirt
during disassembly.
• Apply engine oil to the contact surfaces of
moving parts before assembly.
• Install bearings with the manufacture identi-
fication mark in the direction indicated in
the installation procedure. In addition, be
sure to lubricate the bearings liberally.
• Apply a thin coat of water-resistant grease
to the lip and periphery of an oil seal before
installation.
• Check that moving parts operate normally
after assembly.

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How to use this manual
Manual format
The format of this manual has been designed to make service procedures clear and easy to under-
stand. Use the information below as a guide for effective and quality service.
• Parts are shown and detailed in an exploded diagram and are listed in the component list (see a
in the figure below for an example page).
• The component list consists of part names and quantities, as well as bolt and screw dimensions
(see b in the figure below).
• Symbols are used to indicate important aspects of a procedure, such as the grade of lubricant and
lubrication point (see c in the figure below).
• Tightening torque specifications are provided in the exploded diagrams (see d in the figure below
for an example), and in the related detailed instructions. Some torque specifications are listed in
stages as torque figures or angles in degrees.
• Separate procedures and illustrations are used to explain the details of removal, checking, and
installation where necessary (see e in the figure below for an example page).
TIP:
For troubleshooting procedures, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.”
8-1
LOWR
Lower unit
Lower unit
No. Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Drain screw 1
2 Gasket 2
Not reusable
3 Bolt 4 M10 x 40 mm
4 Check screw 1
5 Dowel 2
6 Hose nipple 1
7 Plastic tie 2
Not reusable
8 Hose 1
9 Nipple 1
10 Bolt 1 M8 x 35 mm
11 Lower unit 1
12 Anode 1
13 Propeller nut 1
14 Cotter pin 1
Not reusable
15 Washer 1
16 Washer 1
17 Propeller 1
12
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19
20
21
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5
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7
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10
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17
16
15
14
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9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 ft·lb)
40 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29.5 ft·lb)
35 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25.8 ft·lb)
9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 ft·lb)
8-16
Drive shaft and lower case
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TIP:
• Install a new needle bearing with the identi-
fication mark b facing toward the water
pump side.
When using the driver rod, do not strike the
special service tool in a manner that will
force the stopper c out of place.
5. Heat the installation area of the taper
roller bearing outer race in the lower case
with a gas torch, and then install the drive
shaft sleeve i, original shim(s) (T3) j
and a new taper roller bearing outer race
k. NOTICE: When heating the lower
case, heat the entire installation area
evenly. Otherwise, the paint on the
lower case could be burned.
TIP:
Install the drive shaft sleeve with the protru-
sion d facing forward.
Do not reuse a shim if deformed or
scratched.
6. While holding the special service tool c,
strike the tool to check that the taper
roller bearing outer race is installed
properly. If a high-pitched metallic sound
is produced when the special service tool
is struck, the outer race is installed
properly.
7. Install the water inlet covers m, n, the
nut o and the water inlet cover screw p,
and then tighten the water inlet cover
screw p to the specified torque.
Assembling the forward gear
1. Install a new taper roller bearing a.
Driver rod SL f: 90890-06602
Needle bearing attachment g:
90890-06614
Bearing depth plate h: 90890-06603
Installation depth a:
182.5–183.0 mm (7.19–7.20 in)
a
b
c
f
f
g
h
g
e
i
j
k
d
Driver rod LL c: 90890-06605
Bearing outer race attachment l:
90890-06627
Water inlet cover screw p:
1 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.7 ft·lb)
c
l
c
l
m
n
o
p
e
b
c d
a
Safety while working / How to use this manual

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GEN
INFO
General information
Abbreviation
The following abbreviations are used in this service manual.
Abbreviation Description
ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council
API American Petroleum Institute
ATDC After Top Dead Center
BTDC Before Top Dead Center
CARB California Air Resources Board
CCA Cold Cranking Ampere
C/E Check Engine
ECM Electronic Control Module
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EX Exhaust
F Forward
IC Integrated Circuit
IN Intake
ISC Idle Speed Control
MCA Marine Cranking Ampere
N Neutral
P.O.N. Pump Octane Number = (RON+Motor Octane Number) / 2
PORT Port side
PTT Power Trim and Tilt
R Reverse
RC Reserve Capacity
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SOHC Single Overhead Camshaft
STBD Starboard side
TDC Top Dead Center
TPS Throttle Position Sensor
W/F Water in Fuel
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Sealant and locking agent
Symbol
Symbols in an exploded diagram or illustration indicate the grade of lubricant and the lubrication points.
Symbols in an exploded diagram or illustration indicate the type of sealant or thread locking agent
and the application points.
Symbol Name Application
Yamaha 4-stroke motor oil Lubricant
Gear oil Lubricant
Water resistant grease
(Yamaha grease A)
Lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease Lubricant
Corrosion resistant grease
(Yamaha grease D)
Lubricant
Low temperature resistant grease
(Yamaha grease C)
Lubricant
Symbol Name Application
Gasket Maker Sealant
ThreeBond 1104J Sealant
ThreeBond 1322 Sealant
ThreeBond 1377B Thread locking agent
ThreeBond 1401 Thread locking agent
LOCTITE 271 (red) Thread locking agent
LOCTITE 242 (blue) Thread locking agent
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This manual is a comprehensive guide for the 2012 Yamaha F40 HP outboards. It is designed to provide mechanics with a convenient and easy-to-read reference for all disassembly, repair, assembly, and inspection operations. Each chapter includes exploded diagrams before the disassembly section to facilitate the identification of correct procedures. The manual is fully bookmarked and searchable, making it an invaluable resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. It encompasses all aspects of the motor, ensuring thorough coverage of essential information.