2004 Yamaha Outboard 8C Boat Motor Owners Manual

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8 This product emits exhaust gases which
contain  carbon  monoxide, a  colorless,
odorless  gas  which   may  cause  brain
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damage
or
death
when
inhaled.
Symptoms  include   nausea,   dizziness,
and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin
areas  well   ventilated.  Avoid   blocking
exhaust outlets.
Check  throttle,  shift,   and  steering  for
proper   operation  before   starting   the
engine.
Attach  the engine  stop  switch  lanyard
to  a secure  place  on your  clothing,  or
your arm  or leg while  operating. If you
accidentally leave the helm, the  lanyard
will pull  from  the switch,  stopping the
engine.
Know the  marine laws  and regulations
where  you will  be boating  -  and obey
them.  Refer   to  the   RULES  OF  THE
ROADsection for basic boating rules.
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Before mounting  or  operating the  out-
board  motor,  read this  entire  manual.
Reading  it  should give  you  an  under-
standing of the motor and its operation.
Before  operating   the  boat,   read  any
owners or operators manuals supplied
with it and all labels. Be sure you under-
stand each item before operating.
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Do  not  overpower  the  boat  with  this
outboard
motor.
Overpowering
the
boat could result  in loss of control. The
rated power  of the outboard  should be
equal  to or  less  than  the rated  horse-
power capacity  of the boat.  If the rated
horsepower   capacity   of  the   boat   is
unknown,  consult  the   dealer  or  boat
manufacturer.
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Stay
informed
about
the
weather.
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Do
not
modify
the
outboard.
Check weather forecasts before boating.
Avoid boating in hazardous weather.
Tell  someone   where  you   are  going:
leave  a  Float  Plan  with  a  responsible
person. Be sure to cancel  the Float Plan
when you return.
Use common sense and good judgment
when boating. Know  your abilities, and
be sure you  understand how your  boat
handles   under   the   different   boating
conditions you may encounter.  Operate
within your limits, and the limits of your
boat.  Always  operate  at  safe   speeds,
and keep  a careful  watch for  obstacles
and other traffic.
Modifications  could   make   the  motor
unfit or unsafe to use.
Never operate  after drinking  alcohol or
taking drugs.  About 50%  of all  boating
fatalities involve intoxication.
Have  an   approved  personal   flotation
device  (PFD) on  board for  every  occu-
pant.  It is  a  good idea  to  wear  a PFD
whenever boating.  At a minimum, chil-
dren and non-swimmers should  always
wear PFDs,  and everyone  should  wear
PFDs  when  there  are  potentially   haz-
ardous boating conditions.
Gasoline  is  highly  flammable,  and  its
vapors  are  flammable   and  explosive.
Handle   and  store   gasoline   carefully.
Make  sure there  are  no  gas fumes  or
leaking fuel before starting the engine.
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Always  watch  carefully  for  swimmers
during the engine operation.
Stay away from swimming areas.
When a  swimmer  is in  the water  near
you  shift into  neutral  and shut  off  the
engine.
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CategoriesYamaha Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide.
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Model Year2004
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