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Back To Basics: Flushing The Cooling System

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Cooling system flushing is essential to prevent system corrosion and clogging from salt, sand, or other debris. We recommend flushing the cooling system with fresh water after each use as soon as possible. The procedure for flushing the engine in a watercraft is different than most marine engines and must be followed to prevent internal […]


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Tech Tip: The Importance Of Flushing!

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Back to Basics: The Importance of Flushing This tech tip, from our Customer Relations team, is a “Back to Basics” reminder of how important it is to flush your outboard motor after each use. Flushing the Motor with the Built-In Flushing Attachment Do not perform this procedure while the engine is running. The water pump […]


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How Do I Flush My Motor?

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How do I flush my motor? This is so common I can answer it in my sleep. We often get asked “how to” and “how often” to flush your engine. Yamaha has made this procedure about as easy as it can be by including a flushing attachment on the motor. You don’t even need to […]

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