Safety Information - Yamaha F200 Owner's Manual

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Three Stars—Ultra Low Emission
The three-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board's 2008 ex-
haust emission standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 65% lower emissions
than One Star-Low-Emission engines.
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Safety information

Before mounting or operating the outboard
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motor, read this entire manual. Reading it
should give you an understanding of the
motor and its operation.
Before operating the boat, read any own-
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er's or operator's manuals supplied with it
and all labels. Be sure you understand each
item before operating.
Do not overpower the boat with this out-
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board motor. Overpowering the boat could
result in loss of control. The rated power of
the outboard should be equal to or less than
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the rated horsepower capacity of the boat.
If the rated horsepower capacity of the boat
is unknown, consult the dealer or boat man-
ufacturer.
Do not modify the outboard. Modifications
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could make the motor unfit or unsafe to use.
Incorrect propeller selection and incorrect
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use may not only cause engine damage,
but also adversely affect fuel consumption.
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Consult your dealer for correct use.
Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak-
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ing drugs. About 50% of all boating fatalities
involve intoxication.
Have an approved personal flotation device
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(PFD) on board for every occupant. It is a
good idea to wear a PFD whenever boat-
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.
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
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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.
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This product emits exhaust gases which
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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.
Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper
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operation before starting the engine.
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cord
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to a secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg while operating. If you acciden-
tally leave the helm, the cord will pull from
the switch, stopping the engine.
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