User manual YAMAHA F4HP 68D-10470113-1069013-2006 OR LATER

[. . . ] F4 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-07-05 68D-F8199-17 EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU31280 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. [. . . ] Completely insert the dipstick and remove it again. Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks. Fill with oil if it is below the lower mark, or drain to the specified level if it is above the upper mark. Filling fuel EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. Carefully fill the fuel tank. 1 ZMU02677 1. Oil dipstick ZMU04536 21 Operation G ZMU04484 G 3. Securely close the cap after filling the tank. Fuel tank capacity: 1. 1 L (0. 29 US gal) (0. 24 Imp. gal) 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. NOTE: The upper fuel level mark is indicated on the built-in fuel tank. 1. 1 ZMU04537 1. Upper level mark 2. EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27472 Select the fuel tank using the fuel cock or open the fuel cock. Feeding fuel EWM00420 WARNING 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 22 Operation ZMU02681 EMU27490 ZMU02894 Starting engine EMU30860 Manual start models (tiller control) 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. N ZMU02680 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). ZMU02682 NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard 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. ZMU02679 EWM00120 WARNING 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 23 Operation G lanyard where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. [. . . ] Make sure no one is standing behind you when pulling the starter rope. It could whip behind you and injure someone. An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very dangerous. Keep loose clothing and other objects away when starting the engine. [. . . ]