Maintenance
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WARNING
EWM00700
Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even if a motor support bar is used.
Severe injury could occur if the outboard
motor accidentally falls.
CAUTION:
ECM00660
Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard mo-
tor could shake loose from the tilt support
and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in
the normal running position, use an addi-
tional support device to secure it in the tilt
position.
The outboard motor should be trailered and
stored in the normal running position. If there
is insufficient road clearance in this position,
then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt posi-
tion using a motor support device such as a
transom saver bar. Consult your Yamaha
dealer for further details.
EMU28235
Clamp screw mounting models
When transporting or storing the outboard
motor while removed from a boat, keep the
outboard motor in the attitude shown.
NOTE:
Place a towel or something similar under the
outboard motor to protect it from damage.
EMU30272
Storing outboard motor
When storing your Yamaha outboard motor
for prolonged periods of time (2 months or
longer), several important procedures must
be performed to prevent excessive damage.
It is advisable to have your outboard motor
serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri-
or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a
minimum of tools, can perform the following
procedures.
CAUTION:
ECM01411
●
Do not place the outboard motor on its
side before the cooling water has
drained from it completely, otherwise
water may enter the cylinder through the
exhaust port and cause engine trouble.
●
Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
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