User manual YAMAHA F400

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! EWM00780 al, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The F40MH, F40ER, F40TR 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 F40 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2006 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. [. . . ] One of the most obvious changes has been the elimination of lead from most fuels. As gasoline has changed, the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxygenates has increased. These additives are important for the engines in passenger cars, but they can have detrimental effects in marine engines, because of increased deposits in the combustion chamber. While many additives available may reduce deposits, Yamaha recommends the use of Ring Free Fuel Additive, available from your Yamaha dealer. Ring Free Fuel Additive has repeatedly proven its ability to clean combustion deposits from inside the engine, notably the critical piston-ring-land area, and G Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Refrain from smoking, and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw. This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which could cause brain damage or death when inhaled. If there is an air vent screw on the fuel tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. 1. ZMU02022 2. If there is a fuel joint on the motor, firmly 30 Operation connect the fuel line to the joint. Then firmly connect the other end of the fuel line to the joint on the fuel tank. ZMU02025 EMU27490 Starting engine ZMU04048 EMU27541 Starting engine 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. ZMU02024 3. If a steering friction adjuster is provided on your outboard motor, securely attach the fuel line to the fuel line clamp. NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. Do not route the lanyard where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard ECM00191 CAUTION: G 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 34 Operation quickly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the engine. If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, return the main switch to " " (on), wait 10 seconds, then crank the engine again. If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the engine is running, overheating and serious damage could occur. Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. NOTE: G G When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. If the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 70. EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU27710 ZMU04051 EMU27740 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. Shifting EWM00180 WARNING Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you. ECM00220 2. [. . . ] An incorrect fuse or a piece of wire could allow excessive current flow. This could cause electric system damage and a fire hazard. Temporary action in emergency EMU29440 Impact damage EWM00870 NOTE: Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blows again. WARNING The outboard motor can be seriously 73 Trouble Recovery 4 3 1 2 ZMU04094 1 ZMU04095 1. Manual valve screw 2. Put the engine in the desired position, then tighten the manual valve screw by turning it counterclockwise. EMU29532 Starter will not operate If the starter mechanism does not operate (the engine cannot be cranked with the starter), the engine can be started with an emergency starter rope. EWM01021 1 G ZMU04093 WARNING Use this procedure only in an emergency to return to the nearest port for repairs. When the emergency starter rope is used to start the engine, the start-ingear protection device does not operate. [. . . ]