Sending Fuel (Portable Tank); Starting Engine - Yamaha 9.9F Owner's Manual

Operation
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Sending fuel (portable tank)

1. If there is an air vent screw on the fuel
tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns.
2. If there is a fuel joint on the motor, align
the fuel joint on the fuel line with the fuel
joint on the motor and firmly connect the
fuel line to the joint while pinching the
joint. Then firmly connect the other end of
the fuel line to the joint on the fuel tank.
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TIP:
Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with
dry rags. Dispose rags properly according to
local laws or regulations.
3. Squeeze the primer pump, with the arrow
pointing up, until you feel it become firm.
During engine operation place the tank
horizontally, otherwise fuel cannot be
drawn from the fuel tank.
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1. Arrow
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Starting engine

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WARNING
Before starting the engine, make sure that
the boat is tightly moored and that you can
steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure
there are no swimmers in the water near
you.
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Manual start models
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WARNING
Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
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could result in a runaway boat if opera-
tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-off
cord to a secure place on your clothing,
or your arm or leg while operating. Do
not attach the cord to clothing that could
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tear loose. Do not route the cord where
it could become entangled, preventing it
from functioning.