Yamaha F40A - Chapter 3 Operation

Chapter 3
OPERATION
INSTALLATION ........................................3-1
Mounting the outboard motor ............3-2
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS......................3-4
Checking the engine oil level...............3-6
BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN) ENGINE ..3-7
STARTING ENGINE .................................3-8
WARMING UP ENGINE.........................3-11
SHIFTING ................................................3-12
Forward................................................3-12
Reverse ................................................3-12
STOPPING ENGINE ...............................3-13
TRIMMING OUTBOARD MOTOR.........3-14
Adjusting trim angle...........................3-15
TILTING UP/DOWN ...............................3-18
SHALLOW WATER CRUISING..............3-21
CRUISING IN OTHER CONDITIONS.....3-22
Cruising in salt water..........................3-22
Cruising in turbid water .....................3-22
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