Yamaha E40X Owner's Manual page 190

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TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED
MOTOR
If the outboard motor is submerged,
immediately take it a Yamaha dealer. Oth-
erwise, some corrosion may begin almost
immediately.
If you cannot immediately take the out-
board motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow
the procedure bellow for taking care to
minimize engine damage.
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1) Thoroughly wash away mud, salt,
seaweed, etc. with fresh water.
2) Remove the spark plugs and face the
spark plug holes downward to allow
any water, mud or contaminants to
drain.
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3) Drain the fuel from the carburetor,
fuel filter and fuel line.
4) Feed fogging oil or engine oil through
the carburetor(s) and spark plug
hole(s) while cranking with the manu-
al starter or emergency starter rope.
5) Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
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Do not attempt to run the motor until it
has been completely inspected.
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