Storing Outboard Motor - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

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1. Steering bracket
2. Handgrip
7. When transporting or storing the out-
board motor while removed from a boat,
keep the outboard motor in the attitude
shown.
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Place a towel or something similar under the
outboard motor to protect it from damage.
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Storing outboard motor

When storing your Yamaha 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.
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NOTICE
To prevent problems which can be
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caused by oil entering the cylinder from
the sump, keep the outboard motor in
the attitude shown when transporting
and storing it. If storing or transporting
the outboard motor on its side (not up-
Maintenance
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