Checks Before Starting Engine; Fuel Level; Removing Top Cowling; Fuel System - Yamaha F225F 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 acci-
dent 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

Be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip.
A good rule 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 lev-
el on a trailer or in the water, turn the key to
" " (on) and check the fuel level. For fuel
filling instructions, see page 56.
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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.
3
2
1
1. Cowling lock lever
51
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top cowling
3
1
2
1. Cowling lock lever(s)
2. Bottom cowling
3. Top 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 explo-
sion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
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If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel
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system must be repaired by a qualified
mechanic. 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 sys-
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tem.
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Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for
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1
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