Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual page 84

EMU00340
G Flushing in a Water Tank
CAUTION:
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If the fresh water level is below the level
of the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water
supply is insufficient, engine seizure may
occur.
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1) Remove the engine top cowling.
2) Install the outboard motor on the water
tank.
3) Fill the tank with fresh water to above
the level of the anti-cavitation plate.
4) Run the engine at a fast idle for 10~15
minutes.
5) Just prior to turning off the engine, quickly
spray "Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging
Oil" (Part No. LUB-STRRT-12-00) into the
silencer cover. When properly done, the
engine will smoke excessively and almost
stall.
6) Remove the motor from the water tank.
7) Install the top cowling.
1 Water surface
2 Lowest water level
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