User manual YAMAHA F9.9HP-2000

[. . . ] 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 F9. 9ER, F9. 9MH, T9. 9ER, T9. 9EH 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 F9. 9D, T9. 9D OWNER'S MANUAL ©2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2004 All rights reserved. [. . . ] 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. If there is an air vent screw on the fuel tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. ZMU04379 ZMU02024 3. If a steering friction adjuster is provided on your outboard motor, securely attach the fuel line to the fuel line clamp. NOTE: During engine operation place the tank horizontally, otherwise fuel cannot be drawn from the fuel tank. Squeeze the primer pump with the outlet end up until you feel it become firm. 1. ZMU02022 2. If there is a fuel joint on the motor, firmly connect the fuel line to the joint. Then firmly connect the other end of the fuel ZMU02025 26 Operation EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27541 Starting engine 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. N ZMU04381 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " ZMU04380 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. ZMU04382 4. 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. If the starter motor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quickly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the engine. If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, release the starter button, wait 10 seconds, then crank the engine again. When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. If the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 61. EWM00120 WARNING G G NOTE: 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. EMU27662 Electric start and remote control models 1. [. . . ] 4. Lock the front panel with the lock pin. Be sure 65 Trouble Recovery the engine is in neutral and that the engine stop switch lanyard lock plate is attached to the engine stop switch. The main switch must be " " (on), if equipped. rotor and wind the rope several turns around the flywheel clockwise. [. . . ]