GB
5-9
EMN50011
TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED
MOTOR
If the outboard motor is submerged,
immediately take it a Yamaha dealer. Oth-
erwise, some corrosion may begin almost
immediately. If you cannot immediately
take the outboard motor to a Yamaha
dealer, follow the procedure bellow for
taking care to minimize engine damage.
1) Thoroughly wash away mud, salt,
seaweed, etc. with fresh water.
2) Remove the spark plugs and face the
spark plug holes downward to allow
any water, mud or contaminants to
drain.
3) Drain the fuel from the carburetor.
4) Feed fogging oil or engine oil through
the carburetors and spark plug holes
while cranking with the manual
starter or emergency starter rope.
5) Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
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Do not attempt to run the motor until it
has been completely inspected.
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