Yamaha VF200 Outboard Motor User Manual


 
Operation
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2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches on the bottom cowling and re-
mote control lever to check that all switch-
es work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check that
the tilt rod and trim rods are extended
completely.
4. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods are
not corroded or damaged.
5. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the tilt rod and trim rods operate smooth-
ly.
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Battery
Check that the battery is in good condition,
and fully charged. Check that the battery con-
nections are clean, secure and covered by in-
sulating covers. The electrical contacts of the
battery and cables must be clean and proper-
ly connected or the battery will not start the
engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturers instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
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Filling fuel
WARNING
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Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale
a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
1. Make sure that the engine is stopped.
2. Make sure that the boat is in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area, either securely
moored or trailered.
3. Make sure that no one is in the boat.
4. Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
1. Power trim and tilt switch
1. Power trim and tilt switch
1. Tilt rod
2. Trim rod
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UP
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UP
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1
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