Checks Before Starting Engine; Fuel Level; Removing Top Cowling; Fuel System - Yamaha VF175 Owner's Manual

Operation
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Checks before starting engine

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WARNING
If any item in "Checks before starting en-
gine" is not working properly, have it in-
spected and repaired before operating the
outboard motor. Otherwise, an accident
could occur.
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NOTICE
Do not start the engine out of water. Over-
heating and serious engine damage can
occur.
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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 57.
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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.
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1
1. Cowling lock lever
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2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
1. Cowling lock lever
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
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Fuel system

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Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma-
ble and explosive. Keep away from sparks,
" (on) position cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ig-
nition.
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Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
 Check for fuel leakage regularly.
 If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
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Check for fuel leaks
 Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in
 Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys-
 Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for
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1
WARNING
WARNING
tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
outboard unsafe to operate.
the boat.
tem.
cracks, swellings, or other damage.
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