Maintenance
47
Stabilizer” eliminates the need to drain the
fuel system. Consult your Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is
to be drained instead.
3.
Remove the top cowling and propeller.
4.
Install the flushing attachment over the
cooling water inlet.
CAUTION:
ECM00300
Do not run the engine without supplying
it with cooling water. Either the engine
water pump will be damaged or the en-
gine will be damaged from overheating.
Before starting the engine, be sure to
supply water to the cooling water passag-
es.
CAUTION:
ECM00310
Avoid running the outboard motor at high
speed while on the flushing attachment,
otherwise overheating could occur.
5.
Cooling system flushing is essential to
prevent the cooling system from clog-
ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addi-
tion, fogging/lubricating of the engine is
mandatory to prevent excessive engine
damage due to rust. Perform the flush-
ing and fogging at the same time.
WARNING
EWM00090
●
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
●
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from the flywheel and other rotating
parts while the engine is running.
NOTE:
●
When using the flushing attachment,
maintain adequate water pressure and a
steady water flow.
●
If the overheat warning device is activated,
turn the engine off, and consult your
Yamaha dealer.
6.
Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15
minutes in neutral position while supply-
ing fresh water.
7.
Just prior to turning off the engine, quick-
ly spray “Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fog-
ging Oil” (Part No. LUB-STRRT-12-00)
alternately into the intake silencer or the
fogging hole of the silencer cover, if
equipped. When properly done, the en-
gine will smoke excessively and almost
stall.
8.
Remove the flushing attachment and
wipe off any excess water.
9.
Install the top cowling and propeller.
NOTE:
A flushing attachment is available from your
Yamaha dealer.
EMU28410
Lubrication (oil injection models)
1.
Grease the spark plug threads and in-
stall the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 53.
2.
Fill the oil tanks. This prevents the for-
mation of condensation. For models with
1. Flushing attachment
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