Treatment Of Submerged Motor - Yamaha VX200C Owner's Manual

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TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED
MOTOR
If the outboard motor is submerged,
immediately take it a Yamaha dealer.
Otherwise, some corrosion may begin
almost immediately. If you cannot imme-
diately take the outboard motor to a
Yamaha dealer, follow the procedure bel-
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low for taking care to minimize engine
damage.
1) Thoroughly wash away mud, salt,
seaweed, etc. with fresh water.
2) Remove the spark plugs and face the
spark plug holes downward to allow
any water, mud or contaminants to
drain.
3) Drain the fuel from the vapor separa-
tor.
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4) Feed fogging oil or engine oil through
the intake manifold and spark plug
holes while cranking with the emer-
gency starter rope.
5) Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
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Do not attempt to run the motor until it
has been completely inspected.
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