How to flush your motor - presented by Brisbane Yamaha

Gary Howard shows us how to care for your Yamaha Outboard each time you take it out on the water.

If you look after your Yamaha Outboard, it will last a life time!

[keithvanderee]

Hot (medium) water is best for dissolve salt. I have installed a hot/cold water mixer tap outside for flushing. I avoid chemicals as they can damage the interior Teflon engine coating over time. Always flush for a few minutes before starting engine. Top flush is best to avoid any particals being lodged into engine.

[NYCMP]

Hi there. I have a brand new 2021 F25 Yamaha and was wondering if the water pump gets any water through it using the easy hose connection. Very helpful videos. Thanks so much from a Florida viewer. 👍

[mrsavy]

Does it need to be in the vertical position when doing the cold flush?

[Max-kwpx]

I thought the engine block itself is supposed to be sprayed with Yamashield (similar to Boeshield T9) while the Silicone spray was more specific for rubber seals/gaskets/etc (silicone is a great rubber conditioner and prevents cracking/drying/etc).

[markhopkins]

I agree to drop the annoying music. Also, you skipped over replacing the inner bowl of the impeller housing. Great narrative and including anti-seize on the bolts is essential.
Well done !

[jonathonhelpman]

I noticed that the motor pees when cold water flushing with out the motor on. My Yamaha 225 2002 model does not pee when flushing with the built in port. It will pee when turn on the motor. Thats what the previous owner said to do.


Can I get some help. I don't want to ruin my motor.

[kyliezammit]

Thanks for the video. Just a curiosity. I have the same motor and as shown in video like mine it vibrates a bit. Is it normal or is it to worry about or its a normal thing on oUtboard. Thanks

[SuperHOGGA]

The rectangular ear muffs ( brand new) dont seal properly on my 65 Yammy and will not pump the water through the telltale. I tried squeezing them together and putting them in hot water to soften them up a bit. Still no good.
I borrowed an old round set from a mate and they picked up the water straight away and pissed it strongly out of the telltale. Anyone want a brand new used once pair of rectangular earmuffs for free ?

Would it be a good practice to leave the motor idling for a minute or so after the muffs are removed so as to pump out any water still remaining inside the motor ? ( Obviously turning motor off as soon as the telltale stops running. )

[nickkostakis]

Great video very interesting I have learned some things today thank you very much for a wonderful show. From Sydney Australia 😊😊

[marchbah]

Shouldn't you flush the engine then wash it down then apply the silicone protection? I ask this because wouldn't the silicone make it difficult to wash off the salt? Just asking.

[meurispeterkin]

great invention. how much does it cost to land one of those in the Caribbean (St. Lucia). 90HP 4stroke 2018 model.

[JhonnyBravo]

On every oil change we fill the thermostat hole with descaler only 1-2 minutes, & then start the motor, let him flush itself

[alzainea]

Whats the name of the actual product you are using?

[YaqoupMulla]

For how long I need to flush ? (first and second way )

[richardmodene]

Thank you this video saved me alot of money.🎣👍

[lali]

Hello! What propeller do you use for this motor (60 hp)

[christiangrech]

What prop is recommended for this motor?

[surfworks]

I've forgotten to screw the cold flush cap back on once or twice when running the motor with flush muffs and water from bottom up, what are the affects of doing this ? I do know when doing this, water comes back out the cold flush pipe...usually shut it down after about 30secs...model is 2016 F130hp 4 Stroke.

[hattube]

Would wd40 be inappropriate as a lubricant?

[victorioane]

My yamaha 60 hp 4 stroke now 5 years old & I have problem of tilt switches; on motor & remote control can someone advise me to fix this matter