Yamaha 9.9D, Owner'S Manual

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General information
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Always watch carefully for swimmers during
the engine operation.
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Stay away from swimming areas.
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When a swimmer is in the water near you
shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the follow-
ing:
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
fairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647
National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
tion (NMMA)
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
Marine Retailers Association of America
155 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60601
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Important labels
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Warning labels
EMU25401
Label
WARNING
EWM01260
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Be sure shift control is in neutral before
starting engine. (except 2HP)
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Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
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Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from
flywheel and other rotating parts while
engine is running.
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Label
WARNING
EWM01300
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This engine is equipped with a neutral
starting device.
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The engine will not start unless the shift
control is in neutral position.
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Basic boating rules (Rules of
the road)
Just as there are rules which apply when you
are driving on streets and high ways, there
are waterway rules which apply when you are
driving your boat. These rules are used inter-
nationally, and are also enforced by the Unit-
ed States Coast Guard and local agencies.
You should be aware of these rules, and fol-
low them whenever you encounter another
vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to geo-
graphic location, but are all basically the same
as the International Rules of the Road. The
rules presented here in your Owner’s Manual
are condensed, and have been provided for
your convenience only. Consult your local
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of
Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules
governing the waters in which you will be us-
ing your boat.
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Steering and sailing rules and sound
signals
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one
another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is
called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel
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