Flushing Yamaha Motor

[dgolden]

I have a 40 hp 2 stroke Yamaha Model # 40TLRD. I was wondering how do I flush out the motor, and how often I should do this? Thanks for any help you can give me.<br />dgolden

 

[Solittle]

Re: Flushing Yamaha Motor

First a big WELCOME!!!!!!!! Now - I don't know your motor but most can be flushed with a thing that is called a "muff". It fits over the water pickup grid above your gear case. You attach a hose to it, turn the water on and start the motor. Don't run it over around 1,500 rpm. Run for 5-10 minutes.<br /><br />No need to flush at all if you run in fresh water. If you run in salt flush it at the end of every day. I (run in salt) take the cover off and spray some WD40 or whatever you prefer.

 

[dgolden]

Re: Flushing Yamaha Motor

Thanks so much for the welcome!! I guess I can get this "muff" at most boat places??? Thanks for the advice. This is my husband's question, but I'm the typer, if you know what I mean. I do the research for him for his questions; he's not very computer savvy!! He fishes in salt water and fresh water. Thanks again and I'll let you know how it goes. Have a good day.<br />dgolden

 

[JB]

Re: Flushing Yamaha Motor

Moving to Outboard non-repair