Trouble Recovery

the engine. Repeat if necessary.

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WARNING

Do not install the top cowling when engine is running.

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Treatment of submerged motor

If the outboard motor is submerged, immediately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi- ately.

If you cannot immediately take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the procedure below in order to minimize engine dam- age.

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Procedure

1.Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea- weed, and so on, with fresh water.

2.Remove the spark plugs and face the spark plug holes downward to allow any water, mud, or contaminants to drain.

3.Drain the fuel from the vapor separator, fuel filter, and fuel line.

4.Feed fogging oil or engine oil through the intake manifold and spark plug holes while cranking with the emergency start- er rope.

5.Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha

dealer as soon as possible.

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CAUTION:

Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been completely inspected.

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