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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
instead of cooling the engine, which can
cause serious overheating. Be sure the
connector is tightened securely on the fit-
ting after flushing the engine.
NOTE:
When flushing the engine with the boat in
G
the water, tilting up the outboard motor until
it is completely out of the water will achieve
better results.
For cooling system flushing instructions,
G
see page 60.
EMU28450
Cleaning the outboard motor
After use, wash the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling sys-
tem with fresh water.
NOTE:
For cooling system flushing instructions, see
page 60.
EMU28460
Checking painted surface of motor
Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-
ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are more
likely to corrode. If necessary, clean and paint
the areas. A touch-up paint is available from
your Yamaha dealer.
EMU28488
Periodic maintenance
EWM01071
WARNING
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by your Yamaha dealer or other qualified
mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any marine engine
repair establishment or individual. All war-
ranty repairs, however, including those to
the emission control system, must be per-
formed by an authorized Yamaha marine
dealership.
Maintenance
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