Maintenance EMU28226 Transporting and storing outboard motor for prolonged periods of time (2 months or longer), several important procedures must be performed to prevent excessive damage. It is advisable to have your outboard motor serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to storage. However, you, the owner, with a minimum of tools, can perform the fol- lowing procedures. EWM00692 WARNING USE CARE when transporting fuel tank, whether in a boat or car. DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum capacity. Gasoline will expand consid- erably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container. This can cause fuel leakage and a potential fire hazard.
ECM01411 NOTICE Do not place the outboard motor on its 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. EWM01860 WARNING Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans- porting and storing the outboard motor, close the fuel cock to prevent fuel from leaking. Never get under the engine while it is tilted. Severe injury could occur if the outboard motor accidentally falls. Store the outboard motor in a dry, well- ventilated place, not in direct sunlight. ECM00660 NOTICE Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat.
The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt sup- port and fall. If the motor cannot be trail- ered in the normal running position, use an additional support device to secure it in the tilt position. EMU28303 Procedure EMU28383 Flushing with the flushing attachment 1. Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water. NOTICE: Do not spray wa- ter into the air intake. [ECM01840] For fur- ther information, see page 56. 2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer” to each gallon of fuel. TIP: The use of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and The outboard motor should be trailered and stored in the normal running position.
If there is insufficient road clearance in this position, then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt po- sition using a motor support device such as a transom saver bar. Consult your Yamaha dealer for further details. EMU30272 Storing outboard motor When storing your Yamaha outboard motor 53 ZMU04154