5-6EEMU01511TREATMENT OF SUBMERGEDMOTORIf the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-ately take it a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise,some corrosion may begin almost immedi-ately.If you cannot immediately take the outboardmotor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-dure below in order to minimize engine dam-age.EMU00449¯1) Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-weed, etc. with fresh water.2) Remove the spark plugs and face thespark plug holes downward to allow anywater, mud or contaminants to drain.3) Drain the fuel from the vapor separator,fuel filter and fuel line.4) Take the outboard motor to a Yamahadealer as soon as possible.CAUTION:@Do not attempt to run the motor until ithas been completely inspected.