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q This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which may cause brain
damage or death when inhaled. Symp-
SAFETY
INFORMATION
toms include nausea, dizziness,
and
q 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.
q Before operating the boat, read any
owner’s or operator’s manuals supplied
with it and all labels. Be sure you under-
stand each item before operating.
drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas
well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust
outlets.
q Check throttle, shift, and steering for
proper
operation before starting the
engine.
q Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a
secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg while operating. If you acciden-
tally leave the helm, the lanyard will pull
from the switch, stopping the engine.
q Know the marine laws and regulations
where you will be boating - and obey
them. Refer to the “RULES OF THE
ROAD” section for basic boating rules.
q Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
q Do not overpower the boat with this out-
board
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 horsepower capac-
ity of the boat. If the rated horsepower
capacity of the boat is unknown, consult
the dealer or boat manufacturer.
q Do not modify the outboard. Modifications
could make the motor unfit or unsafe to
use.
q Tell someone where you are going: leave
a Float Plan with a responsible person.
Be sure to cancel the Float Plan when
you return.
q Never operate after drinking alcohol or
taking drugs. About 50% of all boating
fatalities involve intoxication.
q Have
an approved personal flotation
q Use common sense and good judgment
when boating. Know your abilities, and be
sure you understand how your boat han-
dles 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 care-
ful watch for obstacles and other traffic.
q Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
ing the engine operation.
device (PFD) on board for every occu-
pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD
whenever boating. At a minimum, children
and non-swimmers should always wear
PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs
when there are potentially hazardous
boating conditions.
q 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.
q Stay away from swimming areas.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F6C, Yamaha F8C, Yamaha T8C |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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