Battery; Filling Fuel - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

Operation
1. Tilt rod
2. Operate each of the power tilt switches to
check that all switches work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check that
the tilt rod is pushed out completely.
4. Check that the tilt rod is free of corrosion
or other flaws.
5. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the tilt rod operates smoothly.
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Battery

Check that the battery is in good condition,
and fully charged. Check that the battery con-
nections are clean, secure and covered by in-
sulating covers. The electrical contacts of the
battery and cables must be clean and proper-
ly connected or the battery will not start the
engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
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Filling fuel

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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
G
mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
G
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale
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a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the portable tank from the boat.
3. Be sure you are in a well-ventilated out-
door area, either securely moored or trail-
ered.
4. Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
5. If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, use only an approved
GASOLINE container.
6. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening
or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill. Fuel
can expand and overflow if the tempera-
ture increases.
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp.gal)
8. Tighten the filler cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately
with dry rags. Dispose rags properly. Ac-
cording to local laws or regulations.
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