NOTICEThis manual has been prepared by Yamaha primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their trainedmechanics when performing maintenance procedures and repairs to Yamaha equipment. It hasbeen written to suit the needs of persons who have a basic understanding of the mechanical andelectrical concepts and procedures inherent in the work, for without such knowledge attemptedrepairs or service to the equipment could render it unsafe or unfit for use.Because Yamaha has a policy of continuously improving its products, models may differ in detailfrom the descriptions and illustrations given in this publication. Use only the latest edition of thismanual. Authorized Yamaha dealers are notified periodically of modifications and significantchanges in specifications and procedures, and these are incorporated in successive editions of thismanual.Important information 1Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY ISINVOLVED!WARNINGFailure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machineoperator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the outboard motor.CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the out-board motor.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.F30A, F40BSERVICE MANUAL©2007 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.1st Edition, August 2007All rights reserved.Any reprinting or unauthorized usewithout the written permission ofYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.is expressly prohibited.Printed in China