Lubrication; Cleaning And Anticorrosion Measures; Flushing Power Unit - Yamaha LF115 Owner's Manual

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Lubrication

1. Install the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 77.
2. Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 82. 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 77.
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". NOTICE:
Do not spray when the engine is run-
ning. Also, do not spray near the si-
lencer or into the engine. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged.
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
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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.
3. With the engine off, turn on the water tap
and let the water flush through the cool-
ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turn
off the water and disconnect the garden
hose adapter from the garden hose con-
nector.
4. Reinstall the garden hose connector
onto the fitting on the bottom cowling.
Tighten the connector securely. NO-
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