General information
ing. At a minimum, children and non-swim-
mers should always wear PFDs, and
everyone should wear PFDs when there
are potentially hazardous boating condi-
tions.
limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
Always watch carefully for swimmers during
the engine operation.
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Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive. Handle
and store gasoline carefully. Make sure
there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be-
fore starting the engine.
This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which may cause brain dam-
age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in-
clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat-
ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.
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Stay away from swimming areas.
When a swimmer is in the water near you
shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Do not illegally discard empty containers
used to replace or replenish oil. For the cor-
rect processing of empty containers, con-
sult the dealer where you purchased the oil.
When replacing oils used to lubricate the
product (engine or gear oil), be sure to wipe
away any spilt oil. Never pour oil without us-
ing a funnel or similar device. If necessary,
verify the necessary replacement proce-
dure with the dealer.
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Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper
operation before starting the engine.
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cord
to a secure place on your clothing, or your
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Never illegally discard (dump) the product.
Yamaha recommends consulting the deal-
er on discarding the product.
arm or leg while operating. If you acciden- Be informed about boating safety. Additional
tally leave the helm, the cord will pull from publications and information can be obtained
the switch, stopping the engine.
Know the marine laws and regulations
from many organizations, including the follow-
ing:
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where you will be boating—and obey them. United States Coast Guard
For basic boating rules, see “Rules of the Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
road” on page 5.
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
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Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
fairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647
Tell someone where you are going: leave a
Float Plan with a responsible person. Be National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re- tion (NMMA)
turn.
Use common sense and good judgment
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Chicago, Il 60611
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when boating. Know your abilities, and be Marine Retailers Association of America
sure you understand how your boat han- 155 N. Michigan Ave.
dles under the different boating conditions
you may encounter. Operate within your
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F6, Yamaha F8, Yamaha T8 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| 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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