Lubrication; Cleaning And Anticorrosion Measures; Flushing Power Unit - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

retor or the fogging hole of the silencer
cover, if equipped. When properly done,
the engine will smoke excessively and
almost stall.
11. Remove the outboard motor from the
test tank. For further details, see page
62.
12. Drain the cooling water completely out
of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
13. Install the silencer cover/cap and top
cowling.
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Lubrication

1. Install the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 72.
2. Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 77. Inspect the oil for the pres-
ence of water that indicates a leaky seal.
Seal replacement should be performed
by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to
use.
3. Grease all grease fittings. For further de-
tails, see page 71.
TIP:
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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Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures
1. Wash down the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water and dry off com-
pletely. NOTICE: Do not spray water
into the air intake.
2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with
"Yamaha Silicone Protectant".
3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive
wax such as "Yamaha Silicone Wax".
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Flushing power unit

Perform this procedure right after operation
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.
1. After shutting off the engine, unscrew
the garden hose connector from the fit-
ting on the bottom cowling.
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1. Fitting
2. Garden hose connector
3. Garden hose adapter
2. Screw the garden hose adapter onto a
garden hose, which is connected to a
fresh water supply, and then connect it
to the garden hose connector.
Maintenance
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