Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual

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Operation14EMU27102Preoperation checksWARNINGEWM00080If any item in the preoperation check is notworking properly, have it inspected andrepaired before operating the outboardmotor. Otherwise an accident could occur.CAUTION:ECM00120Do not start the engine out of water. Over-heating and serious engine damage canoccur.EMU27111Fuel Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel foryour trip. Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gaso-line fumes. Check fuel line connections to be sure theyare tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank orboat tank). Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a se-cure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is nottwisted or flattened, or likely to contactsharp objects (if equipped Yamaha fueltank or boat tank).EMU27120Oil Check to be sure you have plenty of oil foryour trip.EMU27130Controls Check throttle, shift, and steering for properoperation before starting the engine. The controls should work smoothly, withoutbinding or unusual free play. Look for loose or damaged connections. Check operation of the starter and stopswitches when the outboard motor is in thewater.EMU27140Engine Check the engine and engine mounting. Look for loose or damaged fasteners. Check the propeller for damage.EMU27233Filling fuel and engine oilEMU27242Filling fuel for portable tankWARNINGEWM00060Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-mable and explosive. Keep away fromsparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-es of ignition.1. Remove the fuel tank cap.2. Fill the fuel tank carefully.3. Close the cap securely after refueling.Wipe up any spilled fuel.EMU27404Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)Fuel tank capacity (if equipped Yamahafuel tank):25.0 L (6.61 US gal) (5.50 Imp.gal)Gasoline to engine oilratioBreak-in period See page 13After break-in 100:11. : Gasoline2. : Engine oil100:11 L(0.26 US gal,0.22 Imp gal)12 L(3.2 US gal,2.6 Imp gal)14 L(3.7 US gal,3.1 Imp gal)24 L(6.3 US gal,5.3 Imp gal)0.01 L(0.01 US qt,0.01 Imp qt)0.12 L(0.13 US qt,0.11 Imp qt)0.14 L(0.15 US qt,0.12 Imp qt)0.24 L(0.25 US qt,0.21 Imp qt)ZMU04910