4-5E12EMU01362TRANSPORTING OUTBOARD WHENUNMOUNTEDTransport in an upright position to preventengine oil from entering the cylinder headand causing damage to the motor.EMU00883STORING OUTBOARD MOTORWhen storing your Yamaha outboard for pro-longed periods of time, (2 months or longer),several important procedures must be per-formed to prevent expensive damage. It isadvisable to have your outboard serviced byan authorized Yamaha dealer prior to stor-age. However, the following procedures canbe performed by you, the owner, with a mini-mum of tools.CAUTION:@ Keep the engine in one of the posi-tions shown when storing it. Other-wise, oil could enter the cylinder fromthe sump, which could cause mechani-cal damage or leakage. Drain cooling water completely beforeplacing the engine on its side. Other-wise, water may enter the enginethrough the exhaust manifold andcause corrosion or other mechanicaldamage. Store the engine in a dry, well-venti-lated place, not in direct sunlight.1 Vertical position2 Horizontal position (On the tiller handle)
