User manual YAMAHA F50HP-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 F50TR, T50TR, F60TR, T60TR 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. EMU25110 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 F50, T50, F60, T60 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2006 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Observe the following: G For permanently mounted models, your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor. If you are mounting the motor yourself, you should be trained by an experienced person. G For portable models, your dealer or other person experienced in proper outboard motor mounting should show you how to mount your motor. Mount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat, and ensure that the boat itself is well balanced. Otherwise the boat will be hard to steer. For boats without a keel or which are asymmetrical, consult your dealer. NOTE: During water testing check the buoyancy of the boat, at rest, with its maximum load. Check that the static water level on the exhaust housing is low enough to prevent water entry into the powerhead, when water rises due to waves when the outboard is not running. EMU26910 Mounting the outboard motor EWM00820 WARNING G G Overpowering a boat could cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor with more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boat does not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer. The information presented in this section is intended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possible boat and motor combination. Place the gear shift lever in neutral and turn the main switch to " "(on). If the buzzer sounds and the water separator warning indicator blinks, consult your Yamaha dealer immediately. 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. 1 ZMU05089 1. Oil dipstick EMU27130 Controls G G G G Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper operation before starting the engine. The controls should work smoothly, without binding or unusual free play. Check operation of the starter and stop switches when the outboard motor is in the water. 1 3 2 ZMU05091 EMU27150 Engine G G G G Check the engine and engine mounting. Check that the battery is in good condition and the battery connections are secure. 1. Upper level mark NOTE: Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide. EMU27433 EMU27163 Checking the engine oil level 1. Put the outboard motor in an upright position (not tilted). Completely insert the dipstick and remove it again. Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper Filling fuel EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]