Lubrication - Yamaha E40X Owner's Manual

Maintenance
4. Install the outboard motor on the test
tank. Fill the tank with fresh water to
above the level of the anti-cavitation
plate.
1. Water surface
2. Lowest water level
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CAUTION:
If the fresh water level is below the level
of the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water
supply is insufficient, engine seizure may
occur.
5. Cooling system flushing is essential to
prevent the cooling system from clog-
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.
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WARNING
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
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when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
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from the flywheel and other rotating
parts while the engine is running.
6. Run the engine at a fast idle for a few
minutes in neutral position.
7. Just prior to turning off the engine, quick-
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ly spray "Fogging Oil" alternately into
each carburetor or the fogging hole of
the silencer cover, if equipped. When
properly done, the engine will smoke ex-
cessively and almost stall.
8. Remove the outboard motor from the
test tank.
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9. Install the silencer cover/cap of fogging
hole and top cowling.
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10. If the "Fogging Oil" is not available, run
the engine at a fast idle until the fuel sys-
tem becomes empty and the engine
stops.
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11. Drain the cooling water completely out
of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
12. If the "Fogging Oil" is not available, re-
move the spark plug(s). Pour a tea-
spoonful of clean engine oil into each
cylinder. Crank several times manually.
Replace the spark plug(s).
13. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
NOTE:
Store the fuel tank in a dry, well-ventilated
place, not in direct sunlight.
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Lubrication

1. Install the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 56.
2. Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 62. Inspect the oil for the pres-
ence of water that indicates a leaky seal.
Seal replacement should be performed
by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to
use.
3. Grease all grease fittings. For further de-
tails, see page 55.
NOTE:
For long-term storage, fogging the engine
with oil is recommended. Contact your
Yamaha dealer for information about fogging