Yamaha 90a Owner's Manual

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Operation31NOTICEECM00120Do not start the engine out of water. Over-heating and serious engine damage canoccur.EMU37151Fuel levelBe sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip.A good rule is to use 1/3 of your fuel to get tothe destination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3as an emergency reserve. With the boat lev-el on a trailer or in the water, turn the key to“ ” (on) and check the fuel level. For fuelfilling instructions, see page 35.EMU36431Remove cowlingFor the following checks, remove the topcowling from the engine. To remove the en-gine cowling, release all the lock levers andlift off the cowling.EMU36442Fuel 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 explo-sion.● Check for fuel leakage regularly.● If any fuel leakage is found, the fuelsystem must be repaired by a qualifiedmechanic. Improper repairs can makethe outboard unsafe to operate.EMU36451Check for fuel leaks● Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes inthe boat.● Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys-tem.● Check the fuel tank and fuel lines forcracks, swellings, or other damages.EMU37321Checking 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.EMU36902ControlsTiller handle models:● Move the tiller handle fully to the left andright to make sure operation is smooth.● Turn the throttle grip from the fully closedto the 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.ZMU06093ZMU06184