Fuel Level; Removing Top Cowling; Fuel System - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

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Fuel level

Check that you have plenty of fuel for your
trip. A good rule of thumb is to use 1/3 of your
fuel to get to the destination, 1/3 to return,
and to keep 1/3 as an emergency reserve.
With the boat level on a trailer or in the water,
turn the main switch to the "
and check the fuel level. For fuel filling in-
structions, see page 55.
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Removing top cowling

For the following checks, remove the top
cowling from the bottom cowling.
To remove the top cowling, pull the cowling
lock levers and lift up the top cowling.
3
2
1
1. Cowling lock lever
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
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3
1
" (on) position
1. Cowling lock lever(s)
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
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Fuel system

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Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
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Leaking fuel can result in fire or explo-
sion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
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If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel
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system must be repaired by a qualified
mechanic. Improper repairs can make
the outboard unsafe to operate.
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Check for fuel leaks
Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in
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the boat.
Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys-
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tem.
Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for
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cracks, swellings, or other damages.
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Checking the fuel filter
Check that the fuel filter is clean and free of
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WARNING
WARNING
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