Preoperation Checks; Fuel; Oil; Controls - Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual

Operation
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Preoperation checks

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WARNING
If any item in the preoperation check is not
working properly, have it inspected and
repaired before operating the outboard
motor. Otherwise an accident could occur.
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CAUTION:
Do not start the engine out of water. Over-
heating and serious engine damage can
occur.
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Fuel

Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for
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your trip.
Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gaso-
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line fumes.
Check fuel line connections to be sure they
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are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or
boat tank).
Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a se-
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cure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is not
twisted or flattened, or likely to contact
sharp objects (if equipped Yamaha fuel
tank or boat tank).
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Oil

Check to be sure you have plenty of oil for
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your trip.
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Controls

Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper
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operation before starting the engine.
The controls should work smoothly, without
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binding or unusual free play.
Look for loose or damaged connections.
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Check operation of the starter and stop
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switches when the outboard motor is in the
water.
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Engine

Check the engine and engine mounting.
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Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
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Check the propeller for damage.
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Filling fuel and engine oil

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Filling fuel for portable tank

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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.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Fill the fuel tank carefully.
3. Close the cap securely after refueling.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Fuel tank capacity (if equipped Yamaha
fuel tank):
25.0 L (6.61 US gal) (5.50 Imp.gal)
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Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)

Break-in period
After break-in
1 L
(0.26 US gal, (3.2 US gal,
0.22 Imp gal) 2.6 Imp gal)
0.01 L
(0.01 US qt, (0.13 US qt,
0.01 Imp qt) 0.11 Imp qt)
1. : Gasoline
2. : Engine oil
Gasoline to engine oil
ratio
See page 13
100:1
100:1
12 L 14 L 24 L
(3.7 US gal, (6.3 US gal,
3.1 Imp gal) 5.3 Imp gal)
0.12 L 0.14 L 0.24 L
(0.15 US qt, (0.25 US qt,
0.12 Imp qt) 0.21 Imp qt)
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