Maintenance
tails, see page 46.
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always
follow these preventive measures:
EMU30260
Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures
Wash down the exterior of the outboard
motor with fresh water and dry off com-
pletely.
1.
q
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
ea.
2.
Spray the outboard motor exterior with
q
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks,
or open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
“
Yamaha Silicone Protectant” (Part No.
LUB-SILCNE-13-00).
ECM01400
CAUTION:
q
Electronic Fuel Injection models: Do not
spray when the engine is running. Also,
do not spray near the silencer or into the
engine. Otherwise the engine could be
damaged.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Batteries vary among manufacturers. There-
fore the following procedures may not al-
ways
manufacturer’s instructions.
Procedure
3.
Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive
wax such as “Yamaha Silicone Wax”
(Part No. ACC-11000-15-02).
apply.
Consult
your
battery
EMU28430
Battery care
1.
Disconnect and remove the battery from
the boat. Always disconnect the black
negative cable first to prevent the risk of
shorting.
Clean the battery casing and terminals.
Fill each cell to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di-
rect sunlight.
Once a month, check the specific gravity
of the electrolyte and recharge as re-
quired to prolong battery life.
EWM00330
WARNING
Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; it
contains sulfuric acid and therefore is
poisonous and highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive mea-
sures:
2.
3.
4.
q
Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic
fluid as it can cause severe burns or
permanent eye injury.
q
Wear protective eye gear when han-
dling or working near batteries.
EMU28440
Flushing power unit
Perform this procedure right after operation
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
q
q
SKIN - Flush with water.
EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes for the most thorough flushing.
and get immediate medical attention.
1.
After shutting off the engine, unscrew
the garden hose connector from the fit-
ting on the bottom cowling.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
q
Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
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