Cleaning Fuel Tank - Yamaha FT8D Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE#90
Gear oil quantity:
F8CMH 0.150 L (0.159 US qt,
0.132 Imp.qt)
FT8DE 0.370 L (0.391 US qt,
0.326 Imp.qt)
FT8DEP 0.370 L (0.391 US qt,
0.326 Imp.qt)
FT8DMH 0.370 L (0.391 US qt,
0.326 Imp.qt)
6. Put a new gasket on the oil level plug.
When the oil begins to flow out of the oil
level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil
level plug.
Tightening torque:
9.0 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
7. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw.
Tightening torque:
9.0 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
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Cleaning fuel tank

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WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive.
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If you have any question about properly
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doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
Keep away from sparks, cigarettes,
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flames, or other sources of ignition
when cleaning the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank from the boat be-
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fore cleaning it. Work only outdoors in
an area with good ventilation.
Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
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Reassemble the fuel tank carefully. Im-
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proper assembly can result in a fuel
leak, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion hazard.
Dispose of old gasoline according to lo-
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cal regulations.
1. Empty the fuel tank into an approved con-
tainer.
2. Pour a small amount of suitable solvent
into the tank. Install the cap and shake
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the tank. Drain the solvent completely.
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