Filling Fuel - Yamaha F4A Owner's Manual

shown. NOTICE: If the cowling is not
installed correctly, water spray under
the cowling can damage the engine,
or the cowling can blow off at high
speeds.
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After installing, check the fitting of the top
cowling by pushing it with both hands. If the
top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your
Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable stand.
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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
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mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
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injury or death. Handle gasoline with
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care. Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
If you should swallow some gasoline or
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
some gasoline in your eyes, see your
doctor immediately. If gasoline spills
on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the portable tank (if equipped)
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from the boat.
3. Be sure you are in a well-ventilated out-
door area, either securely moored or
trailered.
4. Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
5. If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, only use a locally ap-
proved GASOLINE container.
6. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open-
ing or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7. Fill fuel to the upper fuel level mark on
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the fuel tank. Do not overfill. Fuel can ex-
pand and overflow if the temperature in-
Operation

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