User manual YAMAHA LF115

[. . . ] F115 LF115 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-06-75 68V-28199-17 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. [. . . ] For the next eight hours of operation: Avoid continuous operation at full throttle for more than five minutes at a time. After the first 10 hours: Operate the engine normally. EMU27102 ZMU01874 Preoperation checks EWM00080 NOTE: G The optimum mounting height of the out- WARNING If any item in the preoperation check is 32 Operation not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor. Otherwise an accident could occur. ECM00120 EMU27163 Checking the engine oil level 1. Put the outboard motor in an upright position (not tilted). 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. CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27111 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). 1 ZMU04257 1. Oil dipstick EMU27130 Controls G G G G 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. 1 3 2 ZMU02082 EMU27150 Engine G G G G Check the engine and engine mounting. Check that the battery is in good condition and the battery connections are secure. 1. Upper level mark NOTE: Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide. 33 Operation EMU30021 EMU27450 Filling fuel EWM00060 EMU27480 Operating engine Feeding fuel EWM00420 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. Securely close the cap after filling the tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel. WARNING G 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. [. . . ] 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). 5. 6. 9. 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. [. . . ]