Yamaha F250 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance48Gear oil quantity:F250TR 918.0 cm³ (31.04 US oz) (32.38Imp.oz)LF250TR 803.0 cm³ (27.15 US oz) (28.32Imp.oz)Tightening torque for engine:Spark plug:25.0 Nm (18.4 ft-lb) (2.55 kgf-m)Propeller nut:55.0 Nm (40.6 ft-lb) (5.61 kgf-m)Engine oil drain bolt:28.0 Nm (20.7 ft-lb) (2.86 kgf-m)Engine oil filter:18.0 Nm (13.3 ft-lb) (1.84 kgf-m)EMU31840Transporting and storing out-board motorWARNINGEWM00700Never get under the lower unit while it istilted, even if a motor support bar is used.Severe injury could occur if the outboardmotor accidentally falls.CAUTION:ECM00660Do not use the tilt support lever or knobwhen trailering the boat. The outboard mo-tor could shake loose from the tilt supportand fall. If the motor cannot be trailered inthe normal running position, use an addi-tional support device to secure it in the tiltposition.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 posi-tion using a motor support device such as atransom saver bar. Consult your Yamahadealer for further details.EMU30720Storing outboard motorWhen storing your Yamaha outboard motorfor prolonged periods of time (2 months orlonger), several important procedures mustbe performed to prevent excessive damage. Itis advisable to have your outboard motor ser-viced by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior tostorage. However, you, the owner, with a min-imum of tools, can perform the following pro-cedures.CAUTION:ECM01360 To prevent problems which can becaused by oil entering the cylinder fromthe sump, keep the outboard motor inthe attitude shown when transportingand storing it. Do not store or transportthe outboard motor on its side (not up-right). Do not place the outboard motor on itsside before the cooling water hasdrained from it completely, otherwisewater may enter the cylinder through theexhaust port and cause engine trouble. Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.NOTE:The last time you use your Yamaha outboardmotor before storing it for a prolonged period,add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Conditionerand Stabilizer to each gallon of fuel in the fueltank.