Yamaha F250, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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EMU31800
Fuel
●
Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for
your trip.
●
Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gaso-
line fumes.
●
Check fuel line connections to be sure they
are tight.
●
Check the water in the fuel filter with the wa-
ter separator warning device. Place the
gear shift lever in neutral and turn the main
switch to “
”(on). If the buzzer sounds and
the water separator warning indicator
blinks, consult your Yamaha dealer imme-
diately.
EMU31710
Controls
●
Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper
operation before starting the engine.
●
The controls should work smoothly, without
binding or unusual free play.
●
Look for loose or damaged connections.
EMU31720
Stop switches
●
Confirm that turning the main switch to the
“
” (off) position stops the engine.
●
Confirm that removing the lock plate from
the engine stop switch stops the engine.
●
Confirm that the engine cannot be started
with the lock plate removed from the engine
stop switch.
EMU27150
Engine
●
Check the engine and engine mounting.
●
Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
●
Check the propeller for damage.
●
Check that the battery is in good condition
and the battery connections are secure.
EMU31341
Checking the engine oil level
1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-
sition (not tilted).
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Completely insert the dipstick and re-
move it again.
4. Check the oil level using the dipstick to be
sure the level falls between the upper lev-
el mark “ ” and lower level mark “ ” . Fill
with oil if it is below the lower level mark
“ ” , or drain to the specified level if it is
above the upper level mark “ ” .
NOTE:
Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into
the dipstick guide.
EMU30021
Filling fuel
WARNING
EWM00060
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-
es 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.
EMU27270
Ring Free Fuel Additive
Gasoline is a precise blend of many different
substances, each chosen to give certain char-
acteristics. Gasoline blends have been
1. Oil dipstick
2. Lower level mark “ ”
3. Upper level mark “ ”
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