Lubrication; Cleaning And Anticorrosion Measures - Yamaha F4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

6. Install the outboard motor on the test
tank.
1. Water surface
2. Lowest water level
3. Cooling water inlet
7. Fill the test tank with fresh water to
above the level of the anti-cavitation
plate. NOTICE: If the fresh water level
is below the level of the anti-cavitation
plate, or if the water supply is insuffi-
cient, engine seizure may occur.
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8. Start the engine, operate it for 10–15
minutes at
WARNING! Do not touch or remove
electrical parts when starting or dur-
ing operation. Keep hands, hair, and
clothes away from the flywheel and
other rotating parts while the engine is
running.
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9. Quickly spray "Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine
Fogging Oil" into the fogging hole of the
silencer. When properly done, the engine
will smoke excessively and stop.
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engine idle speed.
10. Remove the outboard motor from the
test tank.
11. Drain the cooling water completely out of
the outboard motor. Clean the body
thoroughly.
12. Install the fogging hole cap and top cowl-
ing.
13. Install the propeller. For further informa-
tion, see page 68.
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Lubrication

1. Change the gear oil. For instructions, see
page 69. Check the gear 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.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings. For further
details, see page 63.
TIP:
For long-term storage, fogging the engine
with fogging oil is recommended. Contact
your Yamaha dealer for information about
fogging oil and procedures for your outboard
motor.
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Cleaning and anticorrosion measures

1. Wash down the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water and dry off com-
pletely. NOTICE: Do not spray water
into the air intake.
formation, see page 58.
Maintenance
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For further in-
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