Maintenance
level plug.
7.
Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain
screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil
drain screw.
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Cleaning fuel tank
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WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive.
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If you have any question about properly
doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
Keep away from sparks, cigarettes,
flames, or other sources of ignition
when cleaning the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank from the boat be-
fore cleaning it. Work only outdoors in Inspecting and replacing anode(s)
an area with good ventilation.
4.
5.
Clean the filter (located on the end of the
suction pipe) in a suitable cleaning sol-
vent. Allow the filter to dry.
Replace the gasket with a new one. Re-
install the fuel joint assembly and tighten
the screws firmly.
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Yamaha outboard motors are protected from
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Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the
Reassemble the fuel tank carefully. Im- external anodes periodically. Remove scales
proper assembly can result in a fuel
leak, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion hazard.
Dispose of old gasoline according to lo-
cal regulations.
from the surfaces of the anodes. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for replacement of external
anodes.
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CAUTION:
Do not paint anodes, as this would render
them ineffective.
1.
2.
Empty the fuel tank into an approved
container.
Pour a small amount of suitable solvent
into the tank. Install the cap and shake
the tank. Drain the solvent completely.
Remove the screws holding the fuel joint
assembly. Pull the assembly out of the
tank.
NOTE:
Inspect ground leads attached to external
anodes on equipped models. Consult a
Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-
ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-
er unit.
3.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F40 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| 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 |
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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