Yamaha VZ150D, Owner'S Manual

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General information
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of the road” on page 5.
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Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
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Tell someone where you are going: leave
a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
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Use common sense and good judgment
when boating. Know your abilities, and be
sure you understand how your boat han-
dles under the different boating conditions
you may encounter. Operate within your
limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
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Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
ing 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 fol-
lowing:
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
EMU25380
Important labels
EMU25395
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.
EMU25451
Label
ENGINE OIL ONLY
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Pour the engine oil into this oil tank, not
gasoline.
RECOMMENDED OIL:
ZMU04890
ZMU01948