Outboard in basement

[VicS]

I would suggest spraying any moving parts with 3-in-oil spray rather than WD40.

WD40 is grand for loosening things but it is not a lubricant and definitely not a rust preventative.

3-in-1 is much much better.

I'll go along with that
It is a silicone spray so i guess would be a good alternative to the recommended "Yamaha Silicone Protectant"

Personally always use WD40 though

 

[farmer.leo]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, including the link to the Yamaha manual download. This had been bought used this season.

As far as running on fresh water, is it best running in a bucket or with some sort of hose hook up. I used to have a power boat with an I/O and for winterizing we would hook up a garden hose to the outdrive.

 

[Lakesailor]

In a deep bin. Barrel or wheely-bin (are you in GB?).
Make sure the cavitation plate is well under water and run in neutral.
I don't remember any flush point on the Yam 4hp.

 

[VicS]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, including the link to the Yamaha manual download. This had been bought used this season.

As far as running on fresh water, is it best running in a bucket or with some sort of hose hook up. I used to have a power boat with an I/O and for winterizing we would hook up a garden hose to the outdrive.

A bucket is unlikely to be deep enough.

A wheelie bin is good but with the engine clamped directly on the rim it can trap exhaust fumes around the engine and cause running problems.

There is no connection for a hose on this engine