Maintenance
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5.
Cooling system flushing is essential to
prevent the cooling system from clog-
ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addi-
tion, fogging/lubricating of the engine is
mandatory to prevent excessive engine
damage due to rust. Perform the flush-
ing and fogging at the same time.
WARNING
EWM00090
●
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
●
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from the flywheel and other rotating
parts while the engine is running.
6.
Run the engine at a fast idle for a few
minutes in neutral position.
7.
Just prior to turning off the engine, quick-
ly spray “Fogging Oil” alternately into
each carburetor or the fogging hole of
the silencer cover, if equipped. When
properly done, the engine will smoke ex-
cessively and almost stall.
8.
Remove the flushing attachment.
9.
Install the silencer cover/cap of fogging
hole and top cowling.
10. If the “Fogging Oil” is not available, run
the engine at a fast idle until the fuel sys-
tem becomes empty and the engine
stops.
11. Drain the cooling water completely out
of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.
12. If the “Fogging Oil” is not available, re-
move the spark plug(s). Pour a tea-
spoonful of clean engine oil into each
cylinder. Crank several times manually.
Replace the spark plug(s).
NOTE:
A flushing attachment is available from your
Yamaha dealer.
EMU28400
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 49.
2.
Change the gear oil. For instructions,
see page 58. 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 48.
EMU28430
Battery care
WARNING
EWM00330
Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; it
contains sulfuric acid and therefore is
poisonous and highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive mea-
sures:
●
Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic
fluid as it can cause severe burns or
permanent eye injury.
●
Wear protective eye gear when han-
1. Flushing attachment