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STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR

 

When storing your Yamaha outboard for

 

prolonged periods of time, (2 months or

 

longer), several important procedures

 

must be performed to prevent expensive

 

damage.

 

It is advisable to have your outboard ser-

 

viced by an authorized Yamaha dealer

 

prior to storage. However, the following

 

procedures can be performed by you, the

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owner, with a minimum of tools.

 

 

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8To prevent problems which can be

 

caused by oil entering the cylinder from

 

the sump, keep the engine in the atti-

 

tude shown when transporting and

 

storing it.

 

8Do not place the engine on its side

 

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before the cooling water has drained

 

from it completely, or water may enter

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the cylinder through the exhaust port

and cause problems.

 

 

8Store the engine in a dry, well-ventilat-

 

ed place, not in direct sunlight.

 

1 Vertical position

 

2 Horizontal position

 

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