User manual YAMAHA 8HP-2001

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! EWM00780 al, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The 8MH and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU25130 WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the outboard motor. ECM00700 8D OWNER'S MANUAL ©2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, January 2004 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Check operation of the starter and stop switches when the outboard motor is in the water. WARNING If any item in the preoperation check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor. Otherwise an accident could occur. ECM00120 EMU27140 Engine G G G Check the engine and engine mounting. Check the propeller for damage. EMU27232 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27242 CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27110 Filling fuel for portable tank EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. Fuel tank capacity (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank): 12L Fuel G G G G Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gasoline fumes. Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a secure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is not twisted or flattened, or likely to contact sharp objects (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). 19 Operation EMU27402 Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1) Gasoline to engine oil ratio Break-in period After break-in See page 18 100:1 2. 5. If equipped with a portable fuel tank 1. Pour oil into the portable fuel tank, and then add gasoline. Replace the fuel can cap and close tightly. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. ZMU02860 NOTE: G G It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine. If the choke knob is left in the " " (start) position while the engine is running, the engine will run poorly or stall. Pull the manual starter handle slowly until you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if necessary. 5. 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " 6. 7. After the engine starts, replace / return the knob to the home position. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original position before releasing it. Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position. 22 Operation could occur. Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. [. . . ] Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. Be sure no one is standing behind you when pulling the starter rope. It could whip behind you and injure someone. [. . . ]