Yamaha F40H Owner's Manual

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Safety information3any unusual maneuver. Always avoid jump-ing waves or wakes.EMU33763OverloadingDo not overload the boat. Consult the boatcapacity plate or boat manufacturer for max-imum weight and number of passengers. Besure that weight is properly distributed ac-cording to the boat manufacturer’s instruc-tions. Overloading or incorrect weightdistribution can compromise the boat’s han-dling and lead to an accident, capsizing orswamping.EMU33773Avoid collisionsScan constantly for people, objects, and oth-er boats. Be alert for conditions that limit yourvisibility or block your vision of others.Operate defensively at safe speeds andkeep a safe distance away from people, ob-jects, and other boats. Do not follow directly behind other boats orwaterskiers. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers thatmake it hard for others to avoid you or un-derstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects orshallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of lossof control, ejection, and collision. Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-member, boats do not have brakes, andstopping the engine or reducing throttlecan reduce the ability to steer. If you arenot sure that you can stop in time beforehitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turnin another direction.EMU48100Collisions with floating orsubmerged objectsIf the outboard motor hits a floating object oran obstacle in the water while cruising, thefollowing could occur: The passengers and any loose equipmentor luggage could be thrown forward due tothe sudden deceleration. Parts of the outboard motor could comeloose as a result of the impact and couldbe thrown into the boat. The boat or outboard motor could be dam-aged as a result of the impact.When you operate the boat in an area wherethere might be floating objects or obstaclesin the water, be sure to adjust the trim angleof the outboard motor, slow down, and oper-ate carefully. For further information, seepage 62.If the outboard motor hits a floating object oran obstacle in the water, make sure thatthere are no abnormalities with the boat andthe outboard motor. If anything abnormal isfound, return to the nearest harbor at lowspeed and have a Yamaha dealer inspectthe outboard motor.ZMU06025