Maintenance; Transporting And Storing Outboard Motor; Storing Outboard Motor - Yamaha LF250 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

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Transporting and storing out-
board motor
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WARNING
 USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,
whether in a boat or car.
 DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum
capacity. Gasoline will expand consider-
ably as it warms up and can build up
pressure in the fuel container. This can
cause fuel leakage and a potential fire
hazard.
 Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Tighten se-
curely the fuel valve when transporting
and storing the outboard motor.
 Never get under the outboard motor
while it is tilted. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
 Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard
motor could shake loose from the tilt
support and fall. If the outboard motor
cannot be trailered in the normal run-
ning position, use an additional support
device to secure it in the tilt position.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trailering
the boat, close the fuel valve to prevent fuel
from leaking.
The outboard motor should be transported
and stored in the normal running position. If
there is insufficient road clearance in this po-
sition, then trailer the outboard motor in the
tilt position using a motor support device
such as a transom saver bar. Consult your
Yamaha dealer for further details.
When the outboard motor is tilted prolonged
time for mooring or trailering the boat, close
the fuel valve.
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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 pri-
or to storage. However, you, the owner, with
a minimum of tools, can perform the follow-
ing procedures.
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NOTICE
 To prevent problems which can be
caused by oil entering the cylinder from
the sump, keep the outboard motor in
the attitude shown when transporting
and storing it. Do not store or transport
the outboard motor on its side (not up-
right).
 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 trouble.
 Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
TIP:
The last time you use your Yamaha outboard
motor before storing it for a prolonged peri-
od, add one ounce of "Yamalube Fuel Stabi-
lizer & Conditioner Plus" to each gallon of fuel
in the fuel tank.