Maintenance587. When transporting or storing the out-board motor while removed from a boat,keep the outboard motor in the attitudeshown.TIP:Place a towel or something similar under theoutboard motor to protect it from damage.EMU28241Storing 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.NOTICEECM01080 To prevent problems which can becaused by oil entering the cylinder fromthe sump, keep the outboard motor inthe attitude shown when transportingand storing it. If storing or transportingthe outboard motor on its side (not up-1. Steering bracket2. HandgripZMU056331122ZMU05634ZMU05630
