Cape Fear Community College - Outboard Systems

In partnership with Yamaha Marine, the CFCC Engine Program offers the fundamental Introduction to Outboards Systems (ITOS), Midrange Marine Maintenance, and Inline Marine Maintenance courses. The Yamaha Intro to Outboard Systems course is the prerequisite required to pursue subsequent Yamaha engine modules. Registration in Yamaha Marine University is included in each course. Students receive a Yamaha certificate upon successful completion of each course. INTRO TO OUTBOARD SYSTEMS: Subjects covered include Boating Basics, Materials-Common Parts and Tools, Electrical (AC & DC), Ignition Systems, Fuel Systems, Powerhead Fundamentals, Lubrication, Drive Unit, Propellers, Brackets, Corrosion and Rigging. This is a fundamental class designed to introduce the student to a basic platform from which they can further achieve advanced maintenance modules, while being qualified for entry level employment at a dealership. Prerequisites: None. MIDRANGE MARINE MAINTENANCE: This course is designed for students to become familiar and able to perform various service processes as prescribed by Yamaha at intervals of 20, 100, 500 and 1000 hours. The factory specified procedures defined by Yamaha, will be addressed by the service technician. Prerequisites: Intro to Outboard Systems. INLINE MARINE MAINTENANCE: Yamaha’s most popular engine group occupies an increasingly dominant position on the water. Service intervals of 20, 100, 500 and 1000 have very specific procedures required in order to keep the engine performing at its best. The student will become familiar with these procedures in order to be a productive technician in a Yamaha repair facility. Prerequisites: Intro to Outboard Systems.

Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.See more occupations related to this task. Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed. See more occupations related to this task. Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests. See more occupations related to this task. Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.See more occupations related to this task. Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.

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