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STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR
When storing your Yamaha outboard for
prolonged periods of time, (2 months or
longer), several important procedures
must be performed to prevent expensive
damage. This is especially important for
your Yamaha oil injection system-
equipped outboard due to the lean oil
ratios used at idle prior to shutting the
engine off for the season.
It is advisable to have your outboard ser-
viced by an authorized Yamaha dealer
prior to storage. However, the following
procedures can be performed by you, the
owner, with a minimum of tools.
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Do not use any chemical goods con-
taining Silicon, Phosphorus or Lead.
Otherwise, the oxygen sensor for
Electronic Fuel Injection system could
be damaged. For the detail, consult
your Yamaha dealer to use chemical
goods for storage.
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Drain the remaining gasoline from the
vapor separator. Gasoline left in the
vapor separator
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for a prolonged peri-
od of time will break down and possi-
bly cause damage to the fuel line.
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Filling Fuel Tank
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.
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