Operating Engine; Sending Fuel; Starting Engine - Yamaha FL250A Owner's Manual

Operation
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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Operating engine

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WARNING
Before starting the engine, make sure
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that the boat is tightly moored and that
you can steer clear of any obstructions.
Be sure there are no swimmers in the
water near you.
When the air vent screw is loosened,
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gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso-
line 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.
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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
there are no swimmers in the water near
you.
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Electric start and remote control models
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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 ar-
eas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex-
haust outlets.
If there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the
boat, firmly connect the fuel line to the
joint or open the fuel cock.
Squeeze the primer pump, with the arrow
pointing up, until you feel it become firm.
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WARNING
WARNING
Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
could result in a runaway boat if opera-
tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-off