User manual YAMAHA F90HP 6D8-1021936-1030595-2006 OR LATER

[. . . ] F75 F90 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-07-12 6D6-28199-13 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. [. . . ] After the first 10 hours: Operate the engine normally. EMU27103 ZMU01762 NOTE: G G The optimum mounting height of the outboard motor is affected by the boat/motor combination and the desired use. Test runs at different heights can help determine the optimum mounting height. Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for further information on determining the proper mounting height. For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor, see page 41. Preoperation checks EWM00080 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 CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU31550 EMU30173 Breaking in engine Your new engine requires a period of break-in to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenly. Correct break-in will help ensure proper performance and longer engine life. Fuel G G Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gasoline fumes. 33 Operation G G G 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 the water in the fuel filter with the water separator warning device. Place the gear shift lever in neutral and turn the main switch to " "(on). If the buzzer sounds and the water separator warning indicator blinks, consult your Yamaha dealer immediately. 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. Check that the battery is in good condition and the battery connections are secure. Put the outboard motor in an upright position (not tilted). Completely insert the dipstick and remove it again. 4. 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. 1 ZMU04257 EMU27130 Controls G 1. Oil dipstick G G G EMU27150 Engine G G G G 1. Upper level mark NOTE: Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide. EMU30021 EMU27163 Checking the engine oil level 1. 3. Filling fuel EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. [. . . ] 8. Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope around the flywheel clockwise. Pull the rope slowly until resistance is felt. Remove the rope from the flywheel temporarily. Rewind the rope around the flywheel approximately 3/4 of a turn clockwise. [. . . ]