Yamaha VF150 User Manual

Operation
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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 gasoline
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-ven-
tilated 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.
5. If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, only use a locally ap-
proved GASOLINE container.
6. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening
or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
7. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill.
WARNING! Do not overfill. Otherwise
fuel can expand and overflow if the
temperature increases.
[EWM02611]
8. Tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediate-
ly with dry rags. Dispose of rags properly
according to local laws or regulations.
EMU40252
Operating engine
WARNING
EWM02601
This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which could cause brain
damage or death when inhaled. Symp-
toms include nausea, dizziness, and
drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas
well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust
outlets.
EMU41291
Sending fuel
1. If your boat is equipped with a fuel tank
selector valve, turn the valve to select the
appropriate fuel tank.
2. Squeeze the primer pump, with the ar-
row pointing up, until you feel it become
firm.
EMU27495
Starting engine
WARNING
EWM01601
Before starting the engine, make sure that
the boat is tightly moored and that you can
steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure
there are no swimmers in the water near
you.
EMU40643
Procedure for starting engine
WARNING
EWM02592
 Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) could result in a runaway boat
if operator is ejected. Attach the engine
shut-off cord to a secure place on your
clothing, or your arm or leg while oper-
ating. Do not attach the engine shut-off
cord to clothing that could tear loose.
Do not route the engine shut-off cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
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Yamaha VF150 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	VF150
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English