Treatment of submerged motor, Trouble recovery – Yamaha T50D User Manual

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Trouble Recovery

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the engine. Repeat if necessary.

WARNING

EWM00620

Do not install the top cowling when en-

gine is running.

EMU29760

Treatment of submerged motor

If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immedi-
ately.
If you cannot immediately take the outboard
motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-
dure below in order to minimize engine dam-
age.

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Procedure

1.

Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-
weed, and so on, 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 separator,
fuel filter, and fuel line.

4.

Feed fogging oil or engine oil through
the intake manifold and spark plug holes
while cranking with the emergency start-
er rope.

5.

Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION:

ECM00400

Do not attempt to run the outboard motor

until it has been completely inspected.

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