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borofsky posted 11-01-2006 05:55 PM ET (US)
How do you winterize a 4 stroke 90 horse yamaha outboard? Anyone, help
Casco Bay Outrage posted 11-02-2006 12:54 PM ET (US)
The manual for my 2003 F115 has the steps in the back.
If you don't have a manual, I strongly recommend you buy one.
borofsky posted 11-04-2006 06:41 PM ET (US)
I have a manual but it doesnt mention winterizing anywhere it's a 2006
Casco Bay Outrage posted 11-04-2006 08:09 PM ET (US)
My manual is in the boat and not accessible at the moment.
From memory:
I remove the plugs, spray fogging oil (not alot) into each. Reinstall. Pull safety lanyard off and turn the engine over.
Change the oil, replace filter
Change the fuel filter cartridge
Change lower unit oil and the O rings
Pull prop and grease shaft. Reinstall.
Grease all the fittings on the engine
Lube the steering cable.
I went to my dealer and he made up a box for the supplies in about 5 minutes. Approx. $50 bucks for all above except the grease.
In looking at http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/service/viewmanuals/viewmanuals. aspx?ls=outboard I selected my engine and opened up the manual as a PDF. If you do not see your model in the list for 2006, try prior years.
The winterization is listed in Maintenance/Transporting and Storage.
The steps they include for fogging involves pulling the spark arrestor off the front of the engine. I have been told this is not necessary.
They also mention lubing the threads on the plugs.
Hope this helps.
jimh posted 11-04-2006 08:29 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the link to the Yamaha website which provides on-line versions of their manuals. I found extensive instructions about how to prepare a Yamaha outboard for prolonged storage. That is a great example of how a manufacturer can provide valuable information to its customers over the internet. Great information.
jimh posted 11-04-2006 08:44 PM ET (US)
Hey--PERFECT--there is a manual for a Yamaha F90, and it clearly has the extensive instructions on how to prepare the motor for prolonged storage. What more could you ask for?
borofsky posted 11-05-2006 08:59 PM ET (US)
Thanks for your time and help.
Casco Bay Outrage posted 11-05-2006 10:19 PM ET (US)
With all the veteran owners and mechanical/electrical pro's it is not often I can offer assistance.
Glad I could help.

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Author	Topic: winterizing a 4 stroke yamaha
borofsky	posted 11-01-2006 05:55 PM ET (US) How do you winterize a 4 stroke 90 horse yamaha outboard? Anyone, help
Casco Bay Outrage	posted 11-02-2006 12:54 PM ET (US) The manual for my 2003 F115 has the steps in the back. If you don't have a manual, I strongly recommend you buy one.
borofsky	posted 11-04-2006 06:41 PM ET (US) I have a manual but it doesnt mention winterizing anywhere it's a 2006
Casco Bay Outrage	posted 11-04-2006 08:09 PM ET (US) My manual is in the boat and not accessible at the moment. From memory: I remove the plugs, spray fogging oil (not alot) into each. Reinstall. Pull safety lanyard off and turn the engine over. Change the oil, replace filter Change the fuel filter cartridge Change lower unit oil and the O rings Pull prop and grease shaft. Reinstall. Grease all the fittings on the engine Lube the steering cable. I went to my dealer and he made up a box for the supplies in about 5 minutes. Approx. $50 bucks for all above except the grease. In looking at http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/service/viewmanuals/viewmanuals. aspx?ls=outboard I selected my engine and opened up the manual as a PDF. If you do not see your model in the list for 2006, try prior years. The winterization is listed in Maintenance/Transporting and Storage. The steps they include for fogging involves pulling the spark arrestor off the front of the engine. I have been told this is not necessary. They also mention lubing the threads on the plugs. Hope this helps.
jimh	posted 11-04-2006 08:29 PM ET (US) Thanks for the link to the Yamaha website which provides on-line versions of their manuals. I found extensive instructions about how to prepare a Yamaha outboard for prolonged storage. That is a great example of how a manufacturer can provide valuable information to its customers over the internet. Great information.
jimh	posted 11-04-2006 08:44 PM ET (US) Hey--PERFECT--there is a manual for a Yamaha F90, and it clearly has the extensive instructions on how to prepare the motor for prolonged storage. What more could you ask for?
borofsky	posted 11-05-2006 08:59 PM ET (US) Thanks for your time and help.
Casco Bay Outrage	posted 11-05-2006 10:19 PM ET (US) With all the veteran owners and mechanical/electrical pro's it is not often I can offer assistance. Glad I could help.