Yamaha 90A Owner's Manual

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53MaintenanceEMU28226Transporting and storingoutboard motorWARNINGEWM00692● USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,whether in a boat or car.● DO NOT fill fuel container to maximumcapacity. Gasoline will expand consid-erably as it warms up and can build uppressure in the fuel container. This cancause fuel leakage and a potential firehazard.WARNINGEWM01860Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans-porting and storing the outboard motor,close the fuel cock to prevent fuel fromleaking. Never get under the engine whileit is tilted. Severe injury could occur if theoutboard motor accidentally falls.NOTICEECM00660Do not use the tilt support lever or knobwhen trailering the boat. The outboardmotor could shake loose from the tilt sup-port and fall. If the motor cannot be trail-ered in the normal running position, usean additional support device to secure itin the tilt position.The outboard motor should be trailered andstored in the normal running position. If thereis insufficient road clearance in this position,then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt po-sition using a motor support device such asa transom saver bar. Consult your Yamahadealer for further details.EMU30272Storing outboard motorWhen storing your Yamaha outboard motorfor prolonged periods of time (2 months orlonger), several important procedures mustbe performed to prevent excessive damage.It is advisable to have your outboard motorserviced by an authorized Yamaha dealerprior to storage. However, you, the owner,with a minimum of tools, can perform the fol-lowing procedures.NOTICEECM01411● Do not place the outboard motor on itsside before the cooling water hasdrained from it completely, otherwisewater may enter the cylinder throughthe exhaust port and cause engine trou-ble.● Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.EMU28303ProcedureEMU28323Flushing with the flushing attachmentFlushing with the flushing attachment1. Wash the outboard motor body usingfresh water. NOTICE: Do not spray wa-ter into the air intake. [ECM01840] For fur-ther information, see page 55.2. Disconnect the fuel line from the motorZMU03659