Anti-Fouling Paint; Motor Disposal Requirements; Emergency Equipment - Yamaha F40G Owner's Manual

Specifications and requirements
cause poor performance or engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol (E10) and that containing
methanol. Ethanol can be used if the ethanol
content does not exceed 10% and the fuel
meets the minimum octane ratings. E85 is a
fuel containing 85% ethanol and must not be
used in your outboard motor. All ethanol
blends containing more than 10% ethanol
can cause fuel system damage or cause en-
gine starting and running problems. Yamaha
does not recommend gasohol containing
methanol because it can cause fuel system
damage or engine performance problems.
It is recommended that you install a water-
separating marine fuel filter assembly (10 mi-
cron minimum) between your boat's fuel tank
and outboard motor when using ethanol.
Ethanol is known to allow moisture to be ab-
sorbed into boat fuel tanks and systems.
Moisture in the fuel can cause corrosion of
metallic fuel system components, starting
and running complaints and require addition-
al fuel system maintenance.
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Anti-fouling paint

A clean hull improves boat performance. The
boat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-
rine growth as possible. If necessary, the
boat bottom can be coated with an anti-foul-
ing paint approved for your area to inhibit
marine growth.
Do not use anti-fouling paint which includes
copper or graphite. These paints can cause
more rapid engine corrosion.
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Motor disposal requirements

Never illegally discard (dump) the motor.
Yamaha recommends consulting the dealer
about discarding the motor.
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Emergency equipment

Keep the following items onboard in case
there is trouble with the outboard motor.
A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pli-

ers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.

An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

with clip.
Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark

plugs.
Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.