Yamaha F20B Owner's Manual

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Contents

Table of contentsSafety information............................. 1Outboard motor safety .................... 1Propeller............................................ 1Rotating parts.................................... 1Hot parts ........................................... 1Electric shock .................................... 1Power tilt ........................................... 1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)........... 1Gasoline ............................................ 1Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 2Carbon monoxide.............................. 2Modifications ..................................... 2Boating safety ................................. 2Alcohol and drugs ............................. 2Personal flotation devices ................. 2People in the water ........................... 2Passengers ....................................... 2Overloading....................................... 2Avoid collisions ................................. 3Weather ............................................ 3Passenger training ............................ 3Boating safety publications ............... 3Laws and regulations ........................ 3General information .......................... 4Identification numbers record.......... 4Outboard motor serial number .......... 4Key number....................................... 4C-Tick label ..................................... 4Read manuals and labels................ 6Warning labels .................................. 6Specifications and requirements..... 9Specifications .................................. 9Installation requirements ............... 11Boat horsepower rating ................... 11Mounting motor ............................... 11Remote control requirements........ 11Battery requirements..................... 11Battery specifications ...................... 11Mounting battery ............................. 11Multiple batteries ............................. 11Without a rectifier or RectifierRegulator ...................................... 12Propeller selection......................... 12Start-in-gear protection ................. 12Engine oil requirements ................ 13Fuel requirements ......................... 13Gasoline .......................................... 13Muddy or acidic water ................... 13Anti-fouling paint ........................... 14Motor disposal requirements......... 14Emergency equipment .................. 14Components .................................... 15Components diagram.................... 15Fuel tank ......................................... 16Fuel joint.......................................... 17Fuel gauge ...................................... 17Fuel tank cap................................... 17Air vent screw.................................. 17Remote control box ......................... 17Remote control lever ....................... 17Neutral interlock trigger ................... 18Neutral throttle lever ........................ 18Tiller handle..................................... 18Gear shift lever ................................ 18Throttle grip ..................................... 19Throttle indicator ............................. 19Throttle friction adjuster................... 19Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) andclip................................................. 20Engine stop button .......................... 20Manual starter handle ..................... 21Starter button .................................. 21Main switch ..................................... 21Power tilt switch .............................. 21Steering friction adjuster ................. 22Steering friction adjuster ................. 23Trim tab ........................................... 23Trim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 23Tilt lock mechanism......................... 24Tilt support knob.............................. 24Tilt support bar ................................ 24Power tilt unit................................... 25Cowling lock lever (pull up type) ..... 25Flushing device ............................... 26Alert indicator .................................. 26Instruments and indicators............ 27Indicators ...................................... 27Low oil pressure-alert indicator ....... 27Overheat-alert indicator................... 27