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TREATMENT OF SUBMERGEDMOTOR

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

If you cannot immediately take the out-

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engine damage.

 

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1)

Thoroughly wash away mud, salt,

 

 

seaweed, etc. 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 separa-

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tor, 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 starter rope.

5) Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.

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

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