Maintenance; Transporting And Storing Outboard Motor; Clamp Screw Mounting Models; Storing Outboard Motor - Yamaha 40X Owner's Manual

Maintenance

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Transporting and storing
outboard motor
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WARNING
USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,
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whether in a boat or car.
DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Clamp screw mounting models

When transporting or storing the outboard
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motor while removed from a boat, keep the
outboard motor in the attitude shown.
TIP:
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
Do not place the outboard motor on its
G
side before the cooling water has
drained from it completely, otherwise
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