Yamaha F25 - Manual (Page 37)

Maintenance
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NOTE:
Place a towel or something similar under the
outboard motor to protect it from damage.
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Storing outboard motor
When storing your Yamaha outboard motor
for prolonged periods of time (2 months or
longer), several important procedures must
be performed to prevent excessive damage.
It is advisable to have your outboard motor
serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri-
or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a
minimum of tools, can perform the following
procedures.
CAUTION:
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● To prevent problems which can be
caused by oil entering the cylinder from
the sump, keep the outboard motor in
the attitude shown when transporting
and storing it. If storing or transporting
the outboard motor on its side (not up-
right), put it on a cushion after draining
the engine oil.
● Do not place the outboard motor on its
side before the cooling water has
drained from it completely, otherwise
water may enter the cylinder through the
exhaust port and cause engine trouble.
● Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
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Procedure
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Flushing in a test tank
1.
Wash the outboard motor body using
fresh water. For further information, see
page 33.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add
one ounce of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner
and Stabilizer” (Part No. LUB-FUELC-12-
00) to each gallon of fuel.
NOTE:
The use of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and
Stabilizer” eliminates the need to drain the
fuel system. Consult your Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is
to be drained instead.
3. Remove the engine top cowling and si-
lencer cover.
4. Install the outboard motor on the test
tank.
5. Fill the tank with fresh water to above the
level of the anti-cavitation plate.
1. Water surface
2. Lowest water level
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