Maintenance

when starting or during operation.

●Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running.

7.Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15 minutes in neutral position.

8.Just prior to turning off the engine, quick- ly spray “Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil” (Part No. LUB-STRRT-12-

00)alternately into each carburetor or the fogging hole of the silencer cover, if equipped. When properly done, the en- gine will smoke excessively and almost stall.

9.Remove the outboard motor from the test tank.

10.Drain the cooling water completely out of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.

11.Install the silencer cover/cap and top

cowling.

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Lubrication (except oil injection models)

1.Grease the spark plug threads and in- stall the spark plug(s) and torque to proper specification. For information on spark plug installation, see page 39.

2.Change the gear oil. For instructions, see page 44. Inspect the oil for the pres- ence of water that indicates a leaky seal. Seal replacement should be performed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use.

3.Grease all grease fittings. For further de-

tails, see page 39.

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Cleaning and anticorrosion measures

1.Wash down the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water and dry off com- pletely.

2.Spray the outboard motor exterior with “Yamaha Silicone Protectant” (Part No. LUB-SILCNE-13-00).

3.Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive wax such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”

(Part No. ACC-11000-15-02).

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Cleaning the outboard motor

After use, wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling system with fresh water.

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NOTE:

For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 33.

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Checking painted surface of motor

Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flaking paint. Areas with damaged paint are more likely to corrode. If necessary, clean and paint the areas. A touch-up paint is available from your Yamaha dealer.

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