Treatment Of Submerged Motor; Procedure - Yamaha F4 Owner's Manual

6. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-
ther information, see page 29. Be sure
the engine is in neutral and that the clip
is attached to the engine shut-off switch.
7. Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
rotor and wind the rope several turns
around the flywheel clockwise.
8. Pull the rope slowly until resistance is
felt.
9. Give a strong pull straight out to crank
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and start the engine. Repeat if neces-
sary.
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Treatment of submerged motor

If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immedi-
ately.
If you cannot immediately take the outboard
motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-
dure below in order to minimize engine dam-
age.
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Procedure

1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-
weed, and so on, with fresh water.
2. Remove the spark plug(s), then face the
spark plug holes downward to allow any
water, mud, or contaminants to drain.
3. Drain the fuel from the carburetor, fuel
filter, and fuel line. Drain the engine oil
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