User manual YAMAHA F40HP

[. . . ] F40 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-07-10 67C-28199-18 EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU31280 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. [. . . ] When the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released. 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. ZMU02022 2. If there is a fuel joint on the motor, firmly 30 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. ZMU02024 3. If a steering friction adjuster is provided on your outboard motor, securely attach the fuel line to the fuel line clamp. 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. Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the 31 Operation G 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. 5. ZMU04050 After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original position before releasing it. 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 70. NOTE: G G 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " EMU27592 Electric start / prime start models 1. [. . . ] You could get an electrical shock. 3. Remove the starter/flywheel cover after removing the bolt(s). ZMU04097 ZMU04098 4. EMU30361 Emergency starting engine 1. Disconnect the start-in-gear protection cable from the starter, if equipped. Prepare the engine for starting. Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the engine stop switch lanyard lock plate is attached to the engine stop switch. The main switch must be " " (on), if equipped. ZMU04096 75 Trouble Recovery EMU29760 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immediately take it to a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ]