2004 Yamaha Outboard VX150C 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
damage    or   death    when    inhaled.
Symptoms  include  nausea,  dizziness,
and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin
areas  well  ventilated.  Avoid  blocking
exhaust outlets.
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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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.
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-
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Check  throttle,  shift,  and  steering  for
proper  operation   before  starting  the
engine.
8 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.
power capacity  of the boat.  If the rated  8 Know  the marine  laws and  regulations
where you  will be  boating  - and obey
them. Refer to  RULES OF THE ROAD
section for basic boating rules.
horsepower    capacity   of  the  boat  is
unknown,  consult  the  dealer  or  boat
manufacturer.
Stay   informed   about   the   weather.
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.
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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.
not
modify
the
outboard.
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Have  an approved   personal  flotation
device (PFD)  on board  for every  occu-  8 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.
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.
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Gasoline  is highly  flammable,  and  its
vapors  are flammable   and explosive.
Handle  and  store  gasoline   carefully.  8  Always  watch carefully  for  swimmers
during the engine operation.
8 Stay away from swimming areas.
Make  sure there  are no  gas  fumes or
leaking fuel before starting the engine.
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