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through your Yamaha dealer for owners who
A service manual is available for purchase
Checking painted surface of motor
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For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 56.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any marine engine repair establishment or individual.
Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak- All warranty repairs, however, including ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are those to the emission control system, more likely to corrode. If necessary, clean must be performed by an authorized and paint the areas. A touch-up paint is avail- Yamaha marine dealership.
able from your Yamaha dealer.
TIP:
Maintenance
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For long-term storage, fogging the engine with oil is recommended. Contact your Yamaha dealer for information about fogging oil and procedures for your engine.
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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. NOTICE: Do not spray water into the air intake. [ECM01840]
2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with “Yamaha Silicone Protectant”.
3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive wax such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”.
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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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Periodic maintenance

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WARNING

These procedures require mechanical skills, tools, and supplies. If you do not have the proper skills, tools, or supplies to perform a maintenance procedure, have a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic do the work.

The procedures involve disassembling the motor and exposing dangerous parts. To reduce the risk of injury from moving, hot, or electrical parts:

●Turn off the engine and keep the key(s) and engine shut-off cord (lanyard) with you when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified.

●The power trim and tilt switches oper- ate even when the ignition key is off. Keep people away from the switches whenever working around the motor. When the motor is tilted, keep away from the area under it or between it and the clamp bracket. Be sure no one is in this area before operating the power trim and tilt mechanism.

●Allow the engine to cool before han- dling hot parts or fluids.

●Always completely reassemble the mo- tor before operation.