(4) Inspection After a Long-Term Storage
@When using the outboard for the first time after a long period of storage,
it is recommended to:
- warm-up the engine for about 3 minutes.
* run the engine at slow speed for about 5 minutes. then.
- run the engine at medium speed for about 10 minutes.
@Use fresh fuel mixed at a ratio of 25:l
(5) If the Engine is Submerged in Water
In case the engine becomes completely submerged in water, after picking
up, immediately bring the outboard to your dealer.
Followings are the emergency measures to be taken on the submerged
outboard.
@Take it out of the water immediately and wash it with fresh water to
remove all traces of salt and dirt.
@Remove the spark plug. and drain the engine completely of water. Turn
the flywheel several times by pulling the starter rope handle to drain any
remaining water in the engine.
Drain the fuel line and the carburetor.
Inject a plentiful amount of engine oil or storage fogging oil into the
engine through the spark plug hole and the air silencer.
@After the above steps, it may be possible to start the engine. However,
the electrical components and carburetor will goon deteriorate and
become inoperative. Therefore. be sure to have the engine overhauled by
your dealer as soon as possible.
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