Yamaha F40A Outboard Motor User Manual


 
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Throttle control grip
The throttle control grip is on the tiller
handle. Turn the grip counterclockwise to
increase speed and clockwise to decrease
speed.
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Throttle Indicator
The fuel consumption curve on the throt-
tle indicator shows the relative amount of
fuel consumed for each throttle position.
Choose the setting that offers the best
performance and fuel economy for the
desired operation.
1 Throttle indicator
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Throttle Friction Adjusting Knob
A friction device in the tiller handle pro-
vides adjustable resistance to movement
of the throttle grip, and can be set accord-
ing to operator preference.
When constant speed is desired, tighten
the adjusting knob to maintain the
desired throttle setting.
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Do not overtighten the friction adjusting
knob. If there is too much resistance, it
may be difficult to move the throttle grip,
which could result in an accident.
Resistance Knob
Increase Turn clockwise
Decrease Turn counterclockwise
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