Yamaha F4 Owner's Manual

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General information3these 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 understandeach item 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 lessthan the rated horsepower capacity of theboat. If the rated horsepower capacity ofthe boat is unknown, consult the dealer orboat manufacturer. Do not modify the outboard. Modificationscould make the motor unfit or unsafe touse. 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 fatali-ties involve intoxication. Have an approved personal flotation de-vice (PFD) on board for every occupant. Itis a good idea to wear a PFD wheneverboating. At a minimum, children and non-swimmers 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 prop-er operation 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. Know the marine laws and regulationswhere you will be boating—and obeythem. For basic boating rules, see “Rulesof the road” on page 5. Stay informed about the weather. Checkweather forecasts before boating. Avoidboating in hazardous weather. Tell someone where you are going: leavea Float Plan with a responsible person. Besure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-turn. Use common sense and good judgmentwhen boating. Know your abilities, and besure you understand how your boat han-ZMU01704