Treatment Of Submerged Motor; Procedure - Yamaha 40 Owner's Manual

Trouble Recovery
6. Turn the main switch to "
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CAUTION:
Never turn the main switch to "
G
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
G
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
return the main switch to "
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
OFF
7. After the engine starts, close the emer-
gency starter valve (if used), then return
the throttle to its original position.
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" (start).
" (on), wait
ON
START
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OPEN
CLOSE
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NOTE:
When the starter mechanism malfunctions,
see page 64.
"
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Treatment of submerged motor

If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immedi-
ately.
If you cannot immediately take the outboard
motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-
dure below in order to minimize engine dam-
age.
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Procedure

1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-
weed, and so on, with fresh water.
2. Remove the spark plugs and face the
spark plug holes downward to allow any
water, mud, or contaminants to drain.
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