Lubrication; Cleaning The Outboard Motor; Checking Painted Surface Of Motor; Periodic Maintenance - Yamaha 9.9F Owner's Manual

Maintenance
11. Drain the cooling water completely out of
the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
12. If the "Fogging Oil" is not available, re-
move the spark plug(s). Pour a teaspoon-
ful of clean engine oil into each cylinder.
Crank several times manually. Replace
the spark plug(s).
13. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
TIP:
Store the fuel tank in a dry, well-ventilated
place, not in direct sunlight.
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Lubrication

1. Install the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 44.
2. Change the gear oil. For instructions, see
page 47. Inspect the oil for the presence
of water that indicates a leaky seal. Seal
replacement should be performed by an
authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use.
3. Grease all grease fittings. For further de-
tails, see page 43.
TIP:
For long-term storage, fogging the engine
with oil is recommended. Contact your
Yamaha dealer for information about fogging
oil and procedures for your engine.
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Cleaning the outboard motor

After use, wash the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling sys-
tem with fresh water.
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TIP:
For cooling system flushing instructions, see
page 37.
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Checking painted surface of motor

Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-
ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are more
likely to corrode. If necessary, clean and paint
the areas. A touch-up paint is available from
your Yamaha dealer.
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Periodic maintenance

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WARNING
These procedures require mechanical
skills, tools, and supplies. If you do not
have the proper skills, tools, or supplies to
perform a maintenance procedure, have a
Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan-
ic do the work.
The procedures involve disassembling
the motor and exposing dangerous parts.
To reduce the risk of injury from moving,
hot, or electrical parts:
Turn off the engine and keep engine
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shut-off cord (lanyard) with you when
you perform maintenance unless other-
wise specified.
Allow the engine to cool before handling
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hot parts or fluids.