Procedure; Lubrication; Flushing Power Unit - Yamaha FL350A Owner's Manual

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Procedure

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Draining the gasoline from the vapor sep-
arator
TIP:
This procedure is performed while the top
cowling is removed.
1. Drain the remaining gasoline in the va-
por separator into a container. Loosen
the drain screw, and then remove the
cap. Push in the air valve with a screw-
driver to introduce air into the float
chamber, so that the gasoline will drain
smoothly. Then, tighten the drain screw.
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1. Vapor separator
2. Drain screw
3. Cap
1. Air valve
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Washing the outboard motor
TIP:
This procedure is performed while the top
cowling is installed.
1. Wash the outboard motor body using
fresh water. NOTICE: Do not spray wa-
ter into the air intake.
2. Drain the cooling water completely out of
the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
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Lubrication

1. Install the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 95.
2. Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 101. Inspect the oil for the
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presence of water that indicates a leaky
seal. Seal replacement should be per-
formed by an authorized Yamaha dealer
prior to use.
3. Grease all grease fittings. For further de-
tails, see page 94.
TIP:
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For long-term storage, fogging the engine
with oil is recommended. Contact your
Yamaha dealer for information about fogging
oil and procedures for your engine.
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Flushing power unit

Perform this procedure right after operation
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for the most thorough flushing.
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NOTICE
Do not perform this procedure while the
engine is running. The water pump may
be damaged and severe damage from
overheating can result.
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1. After shutting off the engine, unscrew
the garden hose connector from the fit-
ting on the bottom cowling.
Maintenance
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