Yamaha F225F Owner's Manual

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Specifications and requirements16blends containing more than 10% ethanolcan cause fuel system damage or cause en-gine starting and running problems. Yamahadoes not recommend gasohol containingmethanol because it can cause fuel systemdamage or engine performance problems.It is recommended that you install a water-separating marine fuel filter assembly (10 mi-cron minimum) between your boat’s fuel tankand outboard motor when using ethanol.Ethanol is known to allow moisture to be ab-sorbed into boat fuel tanks and systems.Moisture in the fuel can cause corrosion ofmetallic fuel system components, startingand running complaints and require addition-al fuel system maintenance.EMU36331Anti-fouling paintA clean hull improves boat performance. Theboat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-rine growth as possible. If necessary, theboat bottom can be coated with an anti-foul-ing paint approved for your area to inhibitmarine growth.Do not use anti-fouling paint which includescopper or graphite. These paints can causemore rapid engine corrosion.EMU40302Outboard motor disposalrequirementsNever illegally discard (dump) the outboardmotor. Yamaha recommends consulting thedealer about discarding the outboard motor.EMU36353Emergency 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.EMU39001Emission control informationThe following labels are affixed to outboardmotors that conform to US regulations.EMU25232This engine conforms to U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma-rine SI engines. See the label affixed to yourengine for details.EMU31563Approval label of emission control certif-icateThis label is attached at the location shown.New Technology; (4-stroke) MFI1. Approval label location1ZMU08210