User manual YAMAHA 4HP-1998

[. . . ] 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 your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The F2. 5MH and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. [. . . ] Check operation of the starter and stop switches when the outboard motor is in the water. Put the outboard motor in an upright position (not tilted). Check the oil level using the oil level check window to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks. Fill EMU27130 Controls G Procedure for 4-stroke models Run the engine under load (in gear with a propeller installed) for 10 hours as follows. First hour: Run the engine at 2000 r/min or at approximately half throttle. Second hour: Run the engine at 3000 r/min or at approximately three-quarter throttle. Remaining eight hours: Run the engine at any speed. However, avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time. After the first 10 hours: Operate the engine normally. G G G EMU27140 Engine G G G EMU30212 Checking the engine oil level 1. 2. 19 Operation with oil if it is below the lower mark, or drain to the specified level if it is above the upper mark. Fuel tank capacity: 0. 9 L (0. 24 US gal) (0. 20 Imp. gal) EMU27270 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances, each chosen to give certain characteristics. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop switch. EWM00120 WARNING G 2. Open the fuel cock. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. 21 Operation G G 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. Place the choke knob in the " " (start) position. [. . . ] An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very dangerous. Keep loose clothing and other objects away when starting the engine. Use the emergency starter rope only as instructed. Do not touch the flywheel or other moving parts when the engine is running. [. . . ]