Yamaha 9.9F Owner's Manual

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Operation23an emergency reserve. With the boat level ona trailer or in the water, check the fuel level.For fuel filling instructions, see page 24.EMU36570Remove cowlingFor the following checks, remove the topcowling from the engine. To remove the en-gine top cowling, release the lock lever and liftoff the cowling.EMU36440Fuel systemWARNINGEWM00060Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-mable and explosive. Keep away fromsparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-es of ignition.WARNINGEWM00910Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion. Check for fuel leakage regularly. If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-tem must be repaired by a qualified me-chanic. Improper repairs can make theoutboard unsafe to operate.EMU36450Check for fuel leaks Check under top cowling and in the boat forfuel leaks or gasoline fumes. Check fuel line connections to be sure theyare tight. Check fuel lines for cracks, swelling, or oth-er damage.EMU37320Check the fuel filterCheck that the fuel filter is clean and free ofwater. If any water is found in the fuel, or if asignificant amount of debris is found, the fueltank should be checked and cleaned by aYamaha dealer.EMU36890Controls Turn the tiller handle fully to the left andright to make sure operation is smooth. Turn the throttle grip from the fully closed tothe fully open position. Make sure that itturns smoothly and that it completely re-turns to the fully closed position. Look for loose or damaged connections ofthe throttle and shift cables under the en-gine cowling.EMU36481Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)Inspect the engine shut-off cord for damage,such as cuts, breaks, and wear.ZMU06092