Filling Fuel; Operating Engine; Sending Fuel; Starting Engine - Yamaha F200 Owner's Manual

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Filling fuel

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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
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mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
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jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale
a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
1. Make sure that the engine is stopped.
2. Make sure that the boat is in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area, either securely
moored or trailered.
3. Make sure that no one is in the boat.
4. Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
5. If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, only use a locally ap-
proved GASOLINE container.
6. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening
or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill.
WARNING! Do not overfill. Otherwise
fuel can expand and overflow if the
temperature increases.
8. Tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately
with dry rags. Dispose of rags properly
according to local laws or regulations.
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This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which could cause brain
damage or death when inhaled. Symp-
toms include nausea, dizziness, and
drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas
well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust
outlets.
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Sending fuel

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Starting engine

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Before starting the engine, make sure that
the boat is tightly moored and that you can
steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure
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there are no swimmers in the water near
you.

Operating engine

WARNING
If there is a fuel joint or a fuel valve on the
boat, firmly connect the fuel line to the
joint or open the fuel valve.
Squeeze the primer pump, with the arrow
pointing up, until you feel it become firm.
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WARNING
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