Remove The Top Cowling; Fuel System; Controls - Yamaha F40G Owner's Manual

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 53.
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Remove the top cowling

For the following checks, remove the top
cowling from the bottom cowling. To remove
the top cowling, release the cowling lock le-
ver and lift off the 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.

If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel

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

the boat.
Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys-

tem.
Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for

cracks, swellings, or other damages.
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Check the fuel filter
Check that the fuel filter is clean and free of
water. If enough water to raise the float ring
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

Tiller handle models:
Move the tiller handle fully to the left and

right to make sure operation is smooth.
Turn the throttle grip from the fully closed

to the fully open position. Make sure that it
Operation
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