Trouble Recovery
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1.
Remove the top cowling.
2.
Turn on the main switch.
3.
Lift the emergency switch to pump re-
serve oil into the engine oil tank from the
remote oil tank.
4.
After using the emergency switch, turn
off the main switch, then turn it back on.
This resets the warning system to nor-
mal operation. The yellow segment will
continue to be displayed on the oil level
indicator.
5.
Start the engine and return to the near-
est port for more oil.
NOTE:
●
The maximum reserve oil capacity is 1500
cm
3
(1.6 US qt, 1.31 Imp qt).
●
The oil-feed pump will not operate if the
engine is tilted up more than 35°. Put the
engine in the upright position (not tilted)
before using the emergency switch.
EMU29760
Treatment of submerged motor
If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immedi-
ately.
If you cannot immediately take the outboard
motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-
dure below in order to minimize engine dam-
age.
EMU29790
Procedure
1.
Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-
weed, and so on, with fresh water.
2.
Remove the spark plugs and face the
spark plug holes downward to allow any
water, mud, or contaminants to drain.
1. Emergency switch
1. Engine oil tank
2. Remote oil tank
ON START
OFF
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1
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1
2
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