Yamaha TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED MOTOR, Do not attempt to run the motor until it has been completely inspected

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TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED MOTOR

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 outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the procedure bellow for taking care to minimize 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- 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 emer- gency 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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