Yamaha F225 Owner's Manual

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Specifications and requirements21age longer between refills than gasolineused in automobiles, resulting in stale andunusable gasoline that may cause startingand running problems, fuel system damage,and internal engine damage.Yamaha recommends the use of two Ya-malube gasoline additives to reduce internaldeposits and extend the storage life of gaso-line. Continuous use of Yamalube Ring FreeFuel Additive Plus reduces harmful internaldeposits. Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-tioner Plus added to fresh gasoline will helpprotect the fuel system from varnishing whilehelping to keep the gasoline’s octane levelfrom decreasing excessively during storage.Other additives may also be available on themarket that may have varying degrees of ef-fectiveness. Consult your Yamaha dealerconcerning what may work best for the local-ly available gasoline and environmental con-ditions.EMU41350Anti-fouling paintA clean hull is required to maintain yourboat’s performance. Boats moored in the wa-ter should be protected from marine growth(barnacles, mussels, and marine plants). Ifapproved by regulations for your area, thebottom of the hull can be coated with an anti-fouling paint to inhibit marine growth.Anti-fouling paints specifically formulated foruse on aluminum may be applied to the out-board motor. The original Yamaha paint sur-face may be scuffed lightly before applyinganti-fouling paint, but do not remove the orig-inal paint. Removal of the original paint willincrease the rate of corrosion.NOTICEECM02410Anti-fouling paint for fiberglass and woodmay contain materials, such as copper,graphite, and tin, that can cause corro-sion if applied to aluminum boats andoutboard motor components. Never ap-ply these types of paint to your outboardmotor because rapid corrosion damagecould occur.Sacrificial anodes are attached to the out-board motor to provide corrosion protectionand must never be painted.NOTICEECM02420Painted sacrificial anodes will not providecorrosion protection.EMU40301Outboard motor disposalrequirementsNever illegally discard (dump) the outboardmotor. Yamaha recommends consulting thedealer about discarding the outboard motor.EMU36352Emergency equipmentKeep the following items onboard in casethere is trouble with the outboard motor. A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pli-ers, wrenches (including metric sizes), andelectrical tape. Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries. An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard)with clip. Spare parts, such as an extra set of sparkplugs.Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.EMU25222Emission control informationEMU25230North American modelsThis engine conforms to U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma-rine SI engines. See the label affixed to yourengine for details.