Procedure - Yamaha 8 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
lowing procedures.
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CAUTION:
Do not place the outboard motor on its
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side before the cooling water has
drained from it completely, otherwise
water may enter the cylinder through
the exhaust port and cause engine trou-
ble.
Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
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ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
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Procedure

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Flushing in a test tank
1. Wash the outboard motor body using
fresh water. For further information, see
page 34.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add
one ounce of "Yamaha Fuel Conditioner
and Stabilizer" (Part No. LUB-FUELC-
12-00) to each gallon of fuel.
NOTE:
The use of "Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and
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 engine top cowling and si-
lencer cover.
4. Install the outboard motor on the test
tank.
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1. Water surface
2. Lowest water level
5. Fill the tank with fresh water to above the
level of the anti-cavitation plate.
ECM00300
CAUTION:
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.
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CAUTION:
If the fresh water level is below the level
of the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water
supply is insufficient, engine seizure may
occur.
6. Cooling system flushing is essential to
prevent the cooling system from clog-
ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addi-
tion, fogging of the engine is mandatory
to prevent excessive engine damage
due to rust. Perform the flushing and
fogging at the same time.
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WARNING
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
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