Yamaha F40H Owner's Manual

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Table of contentsSafety information............................. 1Outboard motor safety ..................... 1Propeller .............................................. 1Rotating parts ...................................... 1Hot parts.............................................. 1Electric shock ...................................... 1Power trim and tilt................................ 1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............. 1Gasoline .............................................. 2Gasoline exposure and spills .............. 2Carbon monoxide ................................ 2Modifications ....................................... 2Boating safety .................................. 2Alcohol and drugs................................ 2Personal flotation devices (PFDs) ....... 2People in the water.............................. 2Passengers ......................................... 2Overloading ......................................... 3Avoid collisions.................................... 3Collisions with floating or submergedobjects.............................................. 3Weather............................................... 4Passenger training .............................. 4Boating safety publications.................. 4Laws and regulations .......................... 4General information .......................... 5Identification numbers record........... 5Outboard motor serial number ............ 5Key number ......................................... 5EC Declaration of Conformity(DoC)............................................. 5CE Marking ...................................... 6Read manuals and labels................. 7Warning labels .................................... 7Engine data recording .................... 10Specifications and requirements... 12Specifications ................................. 12Installation requirements ................ 14Boat horsepower rating ..................... 14Mounting outboard motor .................. 14Remote control requirements......... 14Battery requirements...................... 14Battery specifications ........................ 14Propeller selection ......................... 14Start-in-gear protection .................. 15Engine oil requirements ................. 15Fuel requirements .......................... 16Gasoline ............................................ 16Muddy or acidic water .................... 17Anti-fouling paint ............................ 17Outboard motor disposalrequirements............................... 17Emergency equipment ................... 17Components .................................... 18Components diagram..................... 18Optional items ................................... 20Fuel tank............................................ 20Fuel joint ............................................ 21Fuel gauge ........................................ 21Fuel tank cap ..................................... 21Air vent screw .................................... 21Yamaha Security System (Y-COP) ... 21Remote control box ........................... 21Remote control lever ......................... 22Neutral interlock trigger ..................... 22Neutral throttle lever .......................... 22Tiller handle ...................................... 23Gear shift lever ................................. 23Throttle grip ...................................... 23Throttle indicator ............................... 23Throttle friction adjuster ..................... 23Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) andclip.................................................. 24Engine stop button ........................... 24Main switch........................................ 25Steering friction adjuster.................... 25Power trim and tilt switch on remotecontrol or tiller handle..................... 26Power trim and tilt switch on bottomcowling ........................................... 26Variable trolling RPM switches ......... 27Trim tab with anode ........................... 27Trim rod (tilt pin) ................................ 28Tilt lock mechanism ........................... 28