Flushing Power Unit - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, or
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open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
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dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Follow the manual of the battery for the han-
dling of the battery. Batteries vary among
manufacturers. Therefore the following proce-
dures may not always apply. Consult your
battery manufacturer's instructions.
Procedure
1. Disconnect and remove the battery from
the boat. Always disconnect the black
negative cable first to prevent the risk of
shorting.
2. Clean the battery casing and terminals.
Fill each cell to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
3. Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di-
rect sunlight.
4. Once a month, check the specific gravity
of the electrolyte and recharge as re-
quired to prolong battery life.
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Flushing power unit

Perform this procedure right after operation
for the most thorough flushing.
ECM01530
CAUTION:
Do not perform this procedure while the
engine is running. The water pump may be
damaged and severe damage from over-
heating can result.
1. After shutting off the engine, unscrew the
garden hose connector from the fitting on
the bottom cowling.
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1. Fitting
2. Garden hose connector
3. Garden hose adapter
2. Screw the garden hose adapter onto a
garden hose, which is connected to a
fresh water supply, and then connect it to
the garden hose connector.
3. With the engine off, turn on the water tap
and let the water flush through the cool-
ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turn
off the water and disconnect the garden
hose adapter from the garden hose con-
nector.
4. Reinstall the garden hose connector onto
the fitting on the bottom cowling. Tighten
the connector securely.
ECM00540
CAUTION:
Do not leave the garden hose connector
loose on the bottom cowling fitting or let
the hose hang free during normal opera-
tion. Water will leak out of the connector