4-5EEMU00335Filling Fuel TankFill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add oneounce of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Sta-bilizer” (Part No. LUB-FUELC-12-00) toeach gallon of fuel.NOTE:@The use of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner andStabilizer” eliminates the need to drain thefuel system. Consult your Yamaha dealer orother qualified mechanic if the fuel system isto be drained instead.@EMU00338Flushing Cooling System and FoggingEngineCooling system flushing is essential to pre-vent the cooling system from clogging upwith salt, sand, or dirt. In addition, fogging ofthe engine is mandatory to prevent expen-sive engine damage due to rust. Perform theflushing and fogging at the same time.WARNING@ Do not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair and clothes awayfrom flywheel and other rotating partswhile engine is running.@EMU00342 Flushing with the Flushing AttachmentCAUTION:@Avoid running the outboard at highspeed while on the flushing attachment,or overheating could occur.@1) Remove the top cowling and the propel-ler.2) Install a flushing attachment 1 to thecooling water inlet.