Yamaha 20D Owner's Manual

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1Safety informationEMU33622Outboard motor safetyObserve these precautions at all times.EMU36500PropellerPeople can be injured or killed if they comein contact with the propeller. The propellercan keep moving even when the motor is inneutral, and sharp edges of the propeller cancut even when stationary. Shut off the engine when a person is in thewater near you. Keep people out of reach of the propeller,even when the engine is off.EMU33630Rotating partsHands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFDstraps, etc. can become entangled with inter-nal rotating parts of the engine, resulting inserious injury or death.Keep the top cowling in place whenever pos-sible. Do not remove or replace the cowlingwith the engine running.Only operate the engine with the cowling re-moved according to the specific instructionsin the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewel-ry, clothing, PFD straps, etc. away from anyexposed moving parts.EMU33640Hot partsDuring and after operation, engine parts arehot enough to cause burns. Avoid touchingany parts under the top cowling until the en-gine has cooled.EMU33650Electric shockDo not touch any electrical parts while start-ing or operating the engine. They can causeshock or electrocution.EMU33671Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)Attach the engine shut-off cord so that theengine stops if the operator falls overboardor leaves the helm. This prevents the boatfrom running away under power and leavingpeople stranded, or running over people orobjects.Always attach the engine shut-off cord to asecure place on your clothing or your arm orleg while operating. Do not remove it to leavethe helm while the boat is moving. Do not at-tach the cord to clothing that could tearloose, or route the cord where it could be-come entangled, preventing it from function-ing.Do not route the cord where it is likely to beaccidentally pulled out. If the cord is pulledduring operation, the engine will shut off andyou will lose most steering control. The boatcould slow rapidly, throwing people and ob-jects forward.EMU33810GasolineGasoline and its vapors are highly flam-mable and explosive. Always, refuel ac-cording to the procedure on page 30 toreduce the risk of fire and explosion.EMU33820Gasoline exposure and spillsTake care not to spill gasoline. If gasolinespills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.Dispose of rags properly.If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immedi-ately wash with soap and water. Changeclothing if gasoline spills on it.If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gaso-line vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, getimmediate medical attention. Never siphonfuel by mouth.EMU33900Carbon monoxideThis product emits exhaust gases whichcontain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-less gas which may cause brain damage or