Lubrication; Models); Cleaning And Anticorrosion Measures; Cleaning The Outboard Motor - Yamaha 8 Owner's Manual

when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
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from the flywheel and other rotating
parts while the engine is running.
7. Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15
minutes in neutral position.
8. Just prior to turning off the engine, quick-
ly spray "Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine
Fogging Oil" (Part No. LUB-STRRT-12-
00) alternately into each carburetor or
the fogging hole of the silencer cover, if
equipped. When properly done, the en-
gine will smoke excessively and almost
stall.
9. Remove the outboard motor from the
test tank.
10. Drain the cooling water completely out
of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
11. Install the silencer cover/cap and top
cowling.
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Lubrication (except oil injection

models)

1. Grease the spark plug threads and in-
stall the spark plug(s) and torque to
proper specification. For information on
spark plug installation, see page 37.
2. Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 41. 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 37.
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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.
2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with
"Yamaha Silicone Protectant" (Part No.
LUB-SILCNE-13-00).
3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive
wax such as "Yamaha Silicone Wax"
(Part No. ACC-11000-15-02).
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Cleaning the outboard motor

After use, wash the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling
system with fresh water.
NOTE:
For cooling system flushing instructions, see
page 32.
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Checking painted surface of motor

Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak-
ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are
more likely to corrode. If necessary, clean
and paint the areas. A touch-up paint is avail-
able from your Yamaha dealer.
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Periodic maintenance

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WARNING
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you or the owner is not famil-
iar with machine servicing, this work
should be done by your Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic.
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