Filling Fuel; Operating Engine; Sending Fuel - Yamaha VF115 Owner's Manual

of the battery and cables must be clean and
properly connected or the battery will not
start the engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
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Filling fuel

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WARNING
 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale
a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
1. Make sure that the engine is stopped.
2. Make sure that the boat is in a well-ven-
tilated outdoor area, either securely
moored or trailered.
3. Make sure that no one is in the boat.
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 opening
or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill.
WARNING! Do not overfill. Otherwise
fuel can expand and overflow if the
temperature increases.
8.
9.
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This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which could cause brain
damage or death when inhaled. Symp-
toms include nausea, dizziness, and
drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas
well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust
outlets.
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Sending fuel

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Tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediate-
ly with dry rags. Dispose of rags properly
according to local laws or regulations.

Operating engine

WARNING
If your boat is equipped with a fuel tank
selector valve, turn the valve to select the
appropriate fuel tank.
Squeeze the primer pump, with the ar-
row pointing up, until you feel it become
firm.
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