Maintenance

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Transporting and storing

outboard motor

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WARNING

●Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans- porting and storing the outboard motor, close the air vent screw and fuel cock to prevent fuel from leaking.

●USE CARE when transporting fuel tank, whether in a boat or car.

●DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum capacity. Gasoline will expand consider- ably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container. This can cause fuel leakage and a potential fire hazard.

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WARNING

Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even if a motor support bar is used. Severe injury could occur if the outboard motor accidentally falls.

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CAUTION:

Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat. The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running position, use an additional support device to secure it in the tilt position.

The outboard motor should be trailered and stored in the normal running position. If there is insufficient road clearance in this position, then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt position using a motor support device such as a transom saver bar. Consult your Yamaha dealer for further details.

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Storing outboard motor

When storing your Yamaha outboard motor for prolonged periods of time (2 months or longer), several important procedures must be performed to prevent excessive damage. It is advisable to have your outboard motor serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to storage. However, you, the owner, with a minimum of tools, can perform the following pro- cedures.

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CAUTION:

●To prevent problems which can be caused by oil entering the cylinder from the sump, keep the outboard motor in the attitude shown when transporting and storing it. Do not store or transport the outboard motor on its side (not up- right).

●Do not place the outboard motor on its side before the cooling water has drained from it completely, otherwise water may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port and cause engine trouble.

●Store the outboard motor in a dry, well- ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.

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