User manual YAMAHA F250HP V6 FOUR STROKE-2005

[. . . ] F250D LF250D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-06-14 6P2-28199-10 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU25100 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner's Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] Completely insert the dipstick and remove it again. Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper 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. EMU27163 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 Checking the engine oil level 1. 4. CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27110 Fuel 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). 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. Upper level mark EMU27130 NOTE: Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide. EMU30021 Controls G G Filling fuel EWM00060 G G WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. Carefully fill the fuel tank. EMU27150 Engine G G G 29 Operation 3. Securely close the cap after filling the tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel. G EMU27270 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. As gasoline has changed, the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxygenates has increased. These additives are important for the engines in passenger cars, but they can have detrimental effects in marine engines, because of increased deposits in the combustion chamber. When enough deposits collect, piston rings begin sticking. [. . . ] An incorrect fuse or a piece of wire could allow excessive current flow. This could cause electric system damage and a fire hazard. 1. Spare fuse (5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 80 A) NOTE: Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blows again. 1. Electric throttle valve / ECM (Electronic control module) fuse (10 A) 2. [. . . ]