User manual YAMAHA F20

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The F200TR, LF200TR, F225TR, LF225TR and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU25110 WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the outboard motor. ECM00700 F200, LF200, F225, LF225 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2005 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. [. . . ] Correct break-in will help ensure proper performance and longer engine life. ECM00800 CAUTION: Failure to follow the break-in procedure could result in reduced engine life or even severe engine damage. EMU27080 Procedure for 4-stroke models Run the engine under load (in gear with a propeller installed) as follows. For the first hour of operation: Run the engine at 2000 r/min or at approximately half throttle. For the second hour of operation: Run the engine at 3000 r/min or at approximately three-quarter throttle. For the next eight hours of operation: Avoid continuous operation at full throttle for more than five minutes at a time. After the first 10 hours: Operate the engine normally. ZMU01762 29 Operation EMU27102 Preoperation checks EWM00080 G Check that the battery is in good condition and the battery connections are secure. Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks. Fill with oil if it is below the lower mark, or drain to the specified level if it is above the upper mark. EMU27163 WARNING If any item in the preoperation check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor. Otherwise an accident could occur. ECM00120 Checking the engine oil level 1. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27111 Fuel G G G G Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a secure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is not twisted or flattened, or likely to contact sharp objects (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). Place the remote control lever in " " (neutral). 31 Operation NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. G Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. N OFF ON START OFF ON START ZMU04588 2. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop switch. ZMU04589 3. Turn the main switch to " " (on). NOTE: Dual engine users: When the main switch is turned on, the buzzer operates for a few seconds then stops automatically. The buzzer also operates if one of the engines stalls. EWM00120 WARNING G G Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. Do not route the lanyard where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. 32 Operation ON START ZMU04590 4. 5. Turn the main switch to " " (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. Immediately after the engine starts, release the main switch to return it to " " (on). EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU30030 Manual start and electric start models 1. Be sure the low oil pressure warning indicator goes off after starting the engine. Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole. ECM00191 CAUTION: G 2. 3. G Never turn the main switch to " " (start) while the engine is running. If the starter motor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quickly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the engine. [. . . ] If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to your Yamaha dealer. If the engine trouble warning indicator is flashing, consult your Yamaha dealer. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system. Install correct propeller to operate outboard at its recommended speed (r/min) range. [. . . ]