Fuel Cocks; Gauges - Yamaha EXCITER 270 Owner's Manual

FUEL COCKS

STARBOARD
PORT
The fuel cocks supply fuel from the
tank to the carburetors of each engine.
The fuel cock has three positions:
RES
➀
Fuel cock
1. OFF: With the knob in this position,
fuel does not flow. Always turn the
knobs to this position when the
engines are not running.
2. ON: With the knob in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Normal
running is done with the knobs in
this position.
3. RES: This
"RESERVE." If you run out of fuel in
the "ON" position, turn the knobs to
this position to be able return to port
to refuel. Remember to fill the tank at
the first opportunity. After refueling,
return the fuel cock knob to the "ON"
position for further boating.
OFF
ON
position selects
F & F
EATURES
CAUTION:
Sharp turns with a partial tank of fuel
may result in fuel starvation due to
fuel sloshing. Turn the fuel cocks to
Reserve if the engines begin to hes-
itate during aggressive turning or
high speed operation to avoid poor
performance or engine damage.
WARNING
Always place the fuel cocks in the
"OFF" position when transporting or
storing the Jet Boat. Otherwise, fuel
could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could
create a fire or explosion hazard.

GAUGES

1. Speedometer
This meter shows the boat speed in
miles per hour (mph).
2-9
UNCTIONS
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SPEEDOMETER
2