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3.
To steer the outboard motor to the port side, turn the le-
ver counterclockwise. To steer the outboard motor to
the starboard side, turn the lever clockwise.
EMU47611
Water separator-alert is activated after leaving
port
WARNING
EWM01501
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flamma-
ble and explosive.
Do not perform this procedure on a hot or running en-
gine. Allow the engine to cool.
There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames or other sources of ignition.
This procedure will allow some fuel to spill. Catch fuel
in a rag. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
The fuel filter must be reassembled carefully with the
O-ring, filter cup, and hoses in place. Improper assem-
bly or replacement could result in a fuel leak, which
could result in a fire or explosion hazard.
If the water separator-alert indicator blinks or the buzzer
sounds intermittently, perform the following procedure.
TIP:
The buzzer sounds only when the control lever is placed in
neutral.
To check for water in separator
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Remove the top cowling.
3.
Remove the fuel filter housing from its holder.
4.
Remove the fuel filter cap, and then remove the fuel filter
element and O-ring from the filter cup.
5.
Drain the water in the filter cup by soaking it up with a
rag.
6.
Put the O-ring on the filter cup in its original position,
and then install the fuel filter element and fuel filter cap.
7.
Install the fuel filter housing onto its holder.
8.
Install the top cowling.
1. Nut
1. Lever
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1. Fuel filter
1. Fuel filter cap
2. Filter element
3. O-ring
Confirm
Consult Yamaha dealer.
WATER IN FUEL
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