User manual YAMAHA C115HP-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 al, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The 8MH 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. EMU25130 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 8 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, April 2005 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Third through tenth hours: Avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time. Let the engine cool between full-throttle runs. After the first 10 hours: Operate the engine normally. Use the standard premix ratio of gasoline and oil. For details on mixing fuel and oil, see page 19. EMU27120 Oil G Check to be sure you have plenty of oil for your trip. EMU27130 Controls G 5. G G G EMU27101 Preoperation checks EWM00080 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. WARNING If any item in the preoperation check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor. Otherwise an accident could occur. ECM00120 EMU27140 Engine G G G Check the engine and engine mounting. Check the propeller for damage. EMU27233 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27242 CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27110 Filling fuel for portable tank EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. 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. G ZMU02024 3. 1. 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. 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 line to the joint on the fuel tank. ZMU02025 EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27505 Manual start models (tiller control) 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. 21 Operation 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. 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " 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. [. . . ]