User manual YAMAHA F400E

[. . . ] 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 F30TR, F40MH, F40TR 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 F30D, F40D OWNER'S MANUAL ©2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2004 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Refrain from smoking, and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw. 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. 1. ZMU02295 2. If there is a fuel joint on the motor, firmly 28 Operation 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 ZMU04048 EMU27541 Starting engine 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. N R F ZMU02024 3. If a steering friction adjuster is provided on your outboard motor, securely attach the fuel line to the fuel line clamp. ZMU04049 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. 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. EWM00120 WARNING G G Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. 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, return the main switch to " " (on), 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 65. NOTE: 3. Turn the main switch to " " (on). Turn the main switch to " " (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. G G 31 Operation EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU27710 Manual start and electric start models 1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will shorten engine life. Be sure the low oil pressure warning indicator goes off after starting the engine. Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole. 2. [. . . ] Do not install the starter mechanism or top cowling after the engine is running. Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical components when starting or operating the motor. You could get an electrical shock. G G ZMU04097 G ZMU04098 4. EMU29573 Emergency starting engine 1. Disconnect the start-in-gear protection cable from the starter, if equipped. Prepare the engine for starting. [. . . ]