Maintenance 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. ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addi- tion, fogging/lubricating of the engine is mandatory to prevent excessive engine damage due to rust. Perform the flush- ing and fogging at the same time. EWM00090 WARNING G Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. 3. Remove the top cowling and silencer cover/cap. Remove the propeller. 4.
Install the flushing attachment over the cooling water inlet. G Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running. ECM00300 6. Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15 minutes in neutral position while supply- ing fresh water. 7. Just prior to turning off the engine, quick- ly spray “Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil” (Part No. LUB-STRRT-12- 00) alternately into each carburetor/ each intake manifold. When properly done, the engine will smoke excessively and almost stall. 8. Remove the flushing attachment and wipe off any excess water. 9. Install the silencer cover/cap and top cowling. Install the propeller. NOTE:
A flushing attachment is available from your Yamaha dealer. 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. ECM00310 CAUTION: Avoid running the outboard motor at high speed while on the flushing attachment, otherwise overheating could occur. EMU28410 Lubrication (oil injection models) 1. Grease the spark plug threads and in- stall the spark plug(s) and torque to proper specification. For information on spark plug installation, see page 48. 2. Fill the oil tanks.
This prevents the for- mation of condensation. For models with a remote oil tank, it may be necessary to manually override the control unit to completely fill the engine oil tank. 1. Flushing attachment 5. Cooling system flushing is essential to prevent the cooling system from clog- 42