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This Owner’s Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. In this Owner’s Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways.  \n The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  \nEWM00780  \n  WARNING    Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the outboard motor.  \n\n| ECM00700\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>CAUTION:\u003Cbr>A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must betaken to avoid damage to the outboard motor. |\n| --- |\n| NOTE:  \u003Cbr>A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. |\n\nYamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manu-  \nal, please consult your Yamaha dealer.  \nNOTE:    \nThe F4AMH and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model.  \nEMU25140  \nF4A OWNER’S MANUAL ©2004 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, January 2004 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in France  \nGeneral information .......................... 1  \nIdentification numbers record .......... 1  \nOutboard motor serial number .......... 1  \nEC label ........................................... 1  \nEmission control information ........... 1  \nSAV models ...................................... 1  \nSafety information ........................... 2  \nImportant labels............................... 3  \nWarning labels .................................. 3  \nCaution labels ................................... 4  \nFueling instructions ......................... 4  \nGasoline ............................................ 4  \nEngine oil .......................................... 5  \nPropeller selection........................... 5  \nStart-in-gear protection ................... 6  \nBasic components ............................ 7  \nMain components ............................ 7  \nFuel tank ........................................... 7  \nFuel tank ........................................... 8  \nFuel joint ........................................... 8  \nFuel gauge ........................................ 8  \nFuel tank cap .................................... 8  \nAir vent screw ................................... 8  \nFuel cock ........................................... 8  \nOpen ................................................. 9  \nTiller handle ...................................... 9  \nGear shift lever .................................. 9  \nThrottle grip ..................................... 10  \nThrottle indicator ............................. 10  \nThrottle friction adjuster................... 10  \nEngine stop lanyard switch ............. 11  \nEngine stop button .......................... 11  \nChoke knob for pull type ................. 11  \nManual starter handle ..................... 12  \nSteering friction adjuster ................. 12  \nTrim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 12  \nTilt lock mechanism......................... 12  \nTilt support bar ................................ 12  \nTop cowling lock lever (pull up type) .............................................. 13  \nCarryin","cbCaidAp3OfAKr4z","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidAp3OfAKr4z","pdf",2653941,58,"English","# General information\n## Identification numbers record\n## Outboard motor serial number\n## EC label\n## Emission control information\n## SAV models\n## Safety information\n## Important labels\n## Warning labels\n## Caution labels\n## Fueling instructions\n## Gasoline\n## Engine oil\n## Propeller selection\n## Start-in-gear protection\n# Basic components\n## Main components\n## Fuel tank\n## Fuel joint\n## Fuel gauge\n## Fuel tank cap\n## Air vent screw\n## Fuel cock\n## Tiller handle\n## Gear shift lever\n## Throttle grip\n## Throttle indicator\n## Throttle friction adjuster\n## Engine stop lanyard switch\n## Engine stop button\n## Choke knob for pull type\n## Manual starter handle\n## Steering friction adjuster\n## Trim rod (tilt pin)\n## Tilt lock mechanism\n## Tilt support bar\n## Top cowling lock lever (pull up type)\n## Carrying handle\n# Operation\n## Installation\n## Mounting the outboard motor\n## Clamping the outboard motor\n## Breaking in engine\n## Procedure for 4-stroke models\n## Preoperation checks\n## Fuel\n## Controls\n## Engine\n## Checking the engine oil level\n## Filling fuel\n## Operating engine\n## Feeding fuel\n## Starting engine\n## Warming up engine\n## Manual start models\n## Shifting\n## Forward\n## Reverse\n## Stopping engine\n## Procedure\n## Trimming outboard motor\n## Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt models\n## Adjusting boat trim\n## Tilting up and down\n## Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models)\n## Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models)\n## Cruising in shallow water\n## Cruising in other conditions\n# Maintenance\n## Specifications\n## Transporting and storing outboard motor","[{\"question\":\"What should be done before operating the outboard motor?\",\"answer\":\"Read the owner’s manual carefully before operating the outboard motor to ensure correct use, maintenance, and care.\"},{\"question\":\"How are Warning, Caution, and Note messages distinguished in this manual?\",\"answer\":\"The safety alert symbol signals ATTENTION and YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. 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