Yamaha F30A Owner's Manual

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E1-4EMU00917SAFETYINFORMATION8 Before mounting or operating the out-board motor, read this entire manual.Reading it should give you an under-standing of the motor and its operation.8 Before operating the boat, read anyowner’s or operator’s manuals suppliedwith it and all labels. Be sure you under-stand each item before operating.8 Do not overpower the boat with thisoutboard motor. Overpowering theboat could result in loss of control. Therated power of the outboard should beequal to or less than the rated horse-power capacity of the boat. If the ratedhorsepower capacity of the boat isunknown, consult the dealer or boatmanufacturer.8 Do not modify the outboard. Modifica-tions could make the motor unfit orunsafe to use.8 Never operate after drinking alcohol ortaking drugs. About 50% of all boatingfatalities involve intoxication.8 Have an approved personal flotationdevice (PFD) on board for every occu-pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFDwhenever boating. At a minimum, chil-dren and non-swimmers should alwayswear PFDs, and everyone should wearPFDs when there are potentially haz-ardous boating conditions.8 Gasoline is highly flammable, and itsvapors are flammable and explosive.Handle and store gasoline carefully.Make sure there are no gas fumes orleaking fuel before starting the engine.8 This product emits exhaust gases whichcontain carbon monoxide, a colorless,odorless gas which may cause braindamage or death when inhaled. Symp-toms include nausea, dizziness, anddrowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabinareas well ventilated. Avoid blockingexhaust outlets.8 Check throttle, shift, and steering forproper operation before starting theengine.8 Attach the engine stop switch lanyardto a secure place on your clothing, oryour arm or leg while operating. If youaccidentally leave the helm, the lanyardwill pull from the switch, stopping theengine.8 Know the marine laws and regulationswhere you will be boating - and obeythem. Refer to “RULES OF THE ROAD”section for basic boating rules.8 Stay informed about the weather.Check weather forecasts before boating.Avoid boating in hazardous weather.8 Tell someone where you are going:leave a Float Plan with a responsibleperson. Be sure to cancel the Float Planwhen you return.8 Use common sense and good judgmentwhen boating. Know your abilities, andbe sure you understand how your boathandles under the different boatingconditions you may encounter. Operatewithin your limits, and the limits of yourboat. Always operate at safe speeds,and keep a careful watch for obstaclesand other traffic.8 Always watch carefully for swimmersduring the engine operation.8 Stay away from swimming areas.8 When a swimmer is in the water nearyou shift into neutral and shut off theengine.Q