2008 Yamaha Outboard 8 8hp Boat Owners Manual

Maintenance
lowing procedures.
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NOTICE
1
2
q
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 trou-
ble.
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q
Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
1.
2.
Water surface
Lowest water level
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Procedure
5.
Fill the tank with fresh water to above the
level  of  the  anti-cavitation  plate.  NO-
TICE: If the fresh water level is below
the level  of the  anti-cavitation plate,
or if  the water supply  is insufficient,
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Flushing in a test tank
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NOTICE
Do not run  the engine without supplying
it  with cooling  water.  Either  the engine
water pump  will  be damaged  or the  en-
gine will  be  damaged from  overheating.
Before  starting  the  engine,  be  sure  to
supply water to the cooling water passag-
es.
engine seizure may occur.
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6.
Cooling system  flushing  is essential  to
prevent  the cooling  system  from  clog-
ging up  with salt, sand,  or dirt. In  addi-
tion, fogging of the engine is mandatory
to  prevent  excessive   engine  damage
due  to  rust.  Perform the  flushing  and
fogging  at the  same  time. WARNING!
Do  not  touch   or  remove  electrical
parts when  starting or during opera-
tion.  Keep hands,  hair,  and  clothes
away from the flywheel  and other ro-
tating parts  while the  engine is  run-
1.
Wash  the  outboard  motor body  using
fresh water. NOTICE: Do not spray wa-
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ter into  the air  intake.             For fur-
ther information, see page 43.
2.
Fill the fuel tank with  fresh fuel and add
one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner
and Stabilizerto each gallon of fuel.
ning.
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TIP:
7.
8.
Run the  engine at a fast  idle for 1015
minutes in neutral position.
The use  of  Yamaha Fuel  Conditioner and
Stabilizereliminates  the need  to drain  the
fuel system. Consult your Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is
to be drained instead.
Just prior to turning off the engine, quick-
ly   spray   Yamaha   Stor-Rite   Engine
Fogging Oilalternately into each carbu-
retor or the  fogging hole of  the silencer
cover, if equipped. When properly done,
the engine  will  smoke excessively  and
almost stall.
3.
Remove the engine  top cowling and si-
lencer cover.
4.
Install  the  outboard motor  on  the  test
tank.
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Product Specification
CategoriesYamaha Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide.
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Model Year2008
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