Remove Cowling; Fuel System; Controls - Yamaha F200B Owner's Manual

a trailer or in the water, turn the key to "
(on) and check the fuel level. For fuel filling in-
structions, see page 44.
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Remove cowling

For the following checks, remove the top
cowling from the engine. To remove the en-
gine cowling, release all the lock levers and lift
off the cowling.
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Fuel system

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WARNING
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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WARNING
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
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" If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
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tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. 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 system.
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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
water. If any water is found in the fuel, or if a
significant amount of debris is found, the fuel
tank should be checked and cleaned by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Controls

Turn the steering wheel full-right and full-
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left. Make sure operation is smooth and un-
restricted throughout the whole range with
no binding or excessive free play.
Operate the throttle levers several times to
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make sure there is no hesitation in their
travel. Operation should be smooth over
the complete range of motion, and each le-
ver should return completely to the idle po-
sition.
Look for loose or damaged connections of
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the throttle and shift cables.
Operation
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