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I know there's some place on the web site about greasing something in the jet drive and I can't seem to find it. It's time to uncover the boat and get it ready for spring. Thanks
 

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Search intermediate bearing

Or cone bearing
 

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I know there's some place on the web site about greasing something in the jet drive and I can't seem to find it. It's time to uncover the boat and get it ready for spring. Thanks


This link has the info you're looking for. http://talk.braby.us/YJB-Docs/OilChange-230HO-Draft.pdf

Here's a great Jetboaters.net topic that has a lot of the "go to" links. https://jetboaters.net/threads/faq-reference-thread-for-forum-content-check-here-for-your-answer-first.81/
 

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Looks like @itsdgm has you covered! The FAQ maintenance section number 6 has a link to the cone bearing lubrication. You should also pull back the rubber connecting rod covers , put a little grease on all the rods (at the pumps), then slide the rubber covers back over the rods.
 

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Humm. I was thinking the intermediate shaft. But glad you added the rear cone @Julian. That should keep @Marvin willis busy
 

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Okay I thought @Marvin willis was referring to greasing the main bearing housing. The fitting is located at the back of the engine. Just a pump or two from the old grease gun at the beginning of each season.

I wasn't aware of these other issues @itsdgm and @Julian are talking about. Time for me to get reading up.

But here's a pic Marvin where the zerk Fitting is.

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@Marvin willis we've probably given you more than you were looking for! Sorry! The two things I do at the start of each season is to pump grease into the fitting shown above by @ToddW850 and to wipe grease on the linkages as I described above. The cone housing is a longer term maintenance item.

Last year I did pull off the tube at the pump (attached to the zerk fitting shown above) so that I could pump grease through the tube to make sure none had hardened in there. The result was some yellowish grease came out initially.
 

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We need to remind everyone not to add too much grease to the zerk at the back of the engine. It is a debated topic but you can damage the seal by over greasing. I believe the manual specifies a volume of grease. Others apply grease until the hose firms up. That is what I did with a lean toward under greasing. Hopefully an experienced member can contribute better advice here.
 

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Any recommendations for greasing a brand new boat, or is it good to go for the summer from the factory?
 

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Any recommendations for greasing a brand new boat, or is it good to go for the summer from the factory?
Your new boat should leave the dealer 100% ready to go.
 

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image.jpg So I uncovered the boat and my only problems are my speedo needle is on the "a" at the end of Yamaha until I turn my key on. And what the heck is this in the pic
 

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I believe it is a very dirty compass.
 

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Oh one more thing. The right throttle is stiff. Any way to oil or grease? I hate to adjust the screw bc I had it perfect last summer
 

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I know the outside demension. What's the dimension of the hole? Also if it's dirt what do I clean it with. I can even scratch it
 

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I know the outside demension. What's the dimension of the hole? Also if it's dirt what do I clean it with. I can even scratch it
I assume you can remove the fasteners from below.
 
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