Yamaha F250 Owner's Manual

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General information3EMU25300Three Stars—Ultra Low EmissionThe three-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 ex-haust emission standards. Engines meetingthese standards have 65% lower emissionsthan One Star-Low-Emission engines.EMU25362Safety information Before mounting or operating the outboardmotor, read this entire manual. Reading itshould give you an understanding of themotor and its operation. Before operating the boat, read any own-er’s or operator’s manuals supplied with itand all labels. Be sure you understand eachitem before operating. Do not overpower the boat with this out-board motor. Overpowering the boat couldresult in loss of control. The rated power ofthe outboard should be equal to or less thanthe rated horsepower capacity of the boat.If the rated horsepower capacity of the boatis unknown, consult the dealer or boat man-ufacturer. Do not modify the outboard. Modificationscould make the motor unfit or unsafe to use. Incorrect propeller selection and incorrectuse may not only cause engine damage,but also adversely affect fuel consumption.Consult your dealer for correct use. Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak-ing drugs. About 50% of all boating fatalitiesinvolve intoxication. Have an approved personal flotation device(PFD) on board for every occupant. It is agood idea to wear a PFD whenever boat-ing. At a minimum, children and non-swim-mers should always wear PFDs, andeveryone should wear PFDs when thereare potentially hazardous boating condi-tions. Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-pors are flammable and explosive. Handleand store gasoline carefully. Make surethere are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be-fore starting the engine. This product emits exhaust gases whichcontain carbon monoxide, a colorless,odorless gas which may cause brain dam-age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in-clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat-ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets. Check throttle, shift, and steering for properoperation before starting the engine. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cordto a secure place on your clothing, or yourarm or leg while operating. If you acciden-tally leave the helm, the cord will pull fromthe switch, stopping the engine.ZMU01703ZMU01704