User manual YAMAHA C50-1998

[. . . ] 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 50TR 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 50 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, February 2006 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27111 Fuel G WARNING G G G G Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gasoline fumes. Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a secure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is not twisted or flattened, or likely to contact sharp objects (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). G Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running. Watch for oil flowing through the oil feed pipes. After any air in the oil lines has been expelled, the oil injection system should supply oil normally. If no oil is flowing after 10 minutes of idling, consult your Yamaha dealer. 3. EMU27120 Oil G Check to be sure you have plenty of oil for 26 Operation ZMU03367 ECM00130 EMU27270 ZMU03012 CAUTION: Be sure to take the above steps when operating the engine after a long period of storage. Otherwise engine seizure could occur. EMU27233 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances, each chosen to give certain characteristics. Gasoline blends have been changing in recent years in response to concerns about pollution and resulting emissions regulations. One of the most obvious changes has been the elimination of lead from most fuels. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. If there is an air vent screw on the fuel 1. 29 Operation tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. zontally, otherwise fuel cannot be drawn from the fuel tank. Squeeze the primer pump with the outlet end up until you feel it become firm. ZMU02295 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 EMU27592 Electric start / prime start models 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. ZMU03100 NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. ZMU02024 2. 3. If a steering friction adjuster is provided on your outboard motor, securely attach the fuel line to the fuel line clamp. 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 en- NOTE: During engine operation place the tank hori- 30 Operation gine stop switch. EWM00120 4. Turn the main switch to " " (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. 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. [. . . ] Pull the rope slowly until resistance is felt. Give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if necessary. ZMU03139 4. Prepare the engine for starting. Be sure 65 Trouble Recovery OPEN CLOSE ZMU03429 ZMU03141 NOTE: When the engine does not start with this procedure, see page 66. EMU29670 3. Squeeze the primer pump two or three times to feed fuel. Engine fails to operate EMU29704 Cold engine fails to start If the engine fails to start when it is cold, use the following procedure. EWM00410 WARNING When starting or operating the engine, do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical parts carrying high voltage. [. . . ]