User manual YAMAHA F2.5HP-2005

[. . . ] F2. 5D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-05-96 69M-F8199-12 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU25100 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner's Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] Remove the fuel tank cap. 20 Operation EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27472 Feeding fuel EWM00420 WARNING G G G Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. When the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released. Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Refrain from smoking, and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw. This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which could cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. For the built in tank, loosen the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap by one turn. For the external fuel tank, loosen it on the fuel tank cap by 2 or 3 turns. 3. If you are using an external fuel tank, connect the fuel joints securely and squeeze the primer pump with the outlet end up until you feel it become firm (if equipped the fuel joint). EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27522 Manual start models 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. EWM00110 WARNING Always start the engine in neutral to avoid accidentally moving the boat. 1. 2. If the engine stop switch lanyard is equipped, attach it to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop switch. 2. Select the fuel tank using the fuel cock or open the fuel cock. 21 Operation EWM00120 WARNING G G G Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. 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. NOTE: G G When restarting a warm engine, place the choke knob in the " " (run) position. 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 start the engine. Repeat if necessary. 5. 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " 6. 7. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to the original position before releasing it. [. . . ] You could get an electrical shock. 3. Remove the bolts from the starter case. 4. 5. While lifting the fuel tank up, remove the bolt from the starter case. Remove the collar. EMU29630 Emergency Starting Engine 1. Remove the bolts from the fuel tank. 6. While lifting the starter case up, disconnect the choke wire from the carburetor. 48 Trouble Recovery 7. Remove the starter case by pulling it towards you. 10. [. . . ]