Yamaha VZ150Z Owner's Manual

Also see for VZ150B: Owner's manual

Contents

4-5E903021EMU00338Flushing Cooling System and FoggingEngineCooling system flushing is essential toprevent the cooling system from cloggingup with salt, sand, or dirt. In addition, fog-ging of the engine is mandatory to pre-vent expensive engine damage due torust. Perform the flushing and fogging atthe same time.w8 Do not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or during operation.8 Keep hands, hair and clothes awayfrom flywheel and other rotating partswhile engine is running.605014EMU01544Flushing with the Flushing AttachmentcCAvoid running the outboard at highspeed while on the flushing attachment,or overheating could occur.1) Remove the top cowling and silencercover. Remove the propeller.2) Install a flushing attachment to thelower unit. (A flushing attachment isavailable from a Yamaha dealer).3) Run the engine at a fast idle for 10-15minutes while supplying water.4) Just prior to turning off the engine,quickly spray “Yamaha Stor-RiteEngine Fogging Oil” (Part No. LUB-STRRT-12-00) alternately into eachintake manifold. When properly done,the engine will smoke excessivelyand almost stall.5) Remove the flushing attachment andwipe off any excess water.6) Install the silencer cover and topcowling. Install the propeller.