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STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR
When storing your outboard motor for
prolonged periods of time ( 2 months or
longer ), several important procedures
must be performed to prevent expensive
damage.
It is advisable to have your outboard ser-
viced by an authorized Yamaha dealer
prior to storage. However, the following
procedures can be performed by the
owner with a minimum of tools.
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8 Do not place the engine on its side
before the cooling water has drained
from it completely, or water may enter
the cylinder through the exhaust port
and cause problems.
8 Store the engine in a dry, well-ventilat-
ed place, not in direct sunlight.
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1) Wash the motor body using fresh
water. (Refer to "MOTOR EXTERIOR")
2) Remove the fuel-line connection(s) or
shut off the fuel valve, if equipped.
from the motor.
3) Run the engine at idling speed sup-
plying fresh water to flush the cool-
ing-water passages until the fuel sys-
tem becomes empty and the engine
stops. (Refer to "Flushing Cooling
System")
4) Remove the battery for Electric start
model. (Refer to "Disconnecting the
Battery")
5) Drain the cooling water completely
out of the motor.
Clean the body thoroughly.
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