Controls; Engine; Operation After Long Period Of; Storage - Yamaha 150F Owner's Manual

your trip.
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Controls

Check throttle, shift, and steering for prop-
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er operation before starting the engine.
The controls should work smoothly, with-
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out 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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Operation after long period of

storage

Oil injection models
When operating the engine after a long peri-
od (12 months) of storage, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Use a 50:1 gasoline to oil mixture to start
the engine.
2. Start the engine. Leave it idling.
EWM01330
WARNING
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
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when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
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from the flywheel and other rotating
parts while the engine is running.
3. Watch for oil flowing through the oil feed
pipes. After any air in the oil lines has
been expelled, the oil injection system
should supply oil normally. If no oil is
flowing after 10 minutes of idling, consult
your Yamaha dealer.
ECM01260
CAUTION:
Be sure to take the above steps when op-
erating the engine after a long period of
storage. Otherwise engine seizure could
occur.
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Filling fuel and engine oil

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Filling fuel for models without a fuel
joint
EWM00060
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other
sources of ignition.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Carefully fill the fuel tank.
3. Securely close the cap after filling the
tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Filling oil for oil injection models

EWM00530
WARNING
Do not add gasoline into the oil tank. Fire
or explosion could result.
This engine uses the Yamaha oil injection
system, which provides superior lubrication
by ensuring the proper oil ratio for all operat-
Operation
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