General information clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat- ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets. wipe away any spilt oil. Never pour oil with- out using a funnel or similar device. If nec- essary, verify the necessary replacement procedure with the dealer. G Check throttle, shift, and steering for prop- er operation before starting the engine. G Never illegally discard (dump) the product. Yamaha recommends consulting the deal- er on discarding the product. Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the fol- lowing:
United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- fairs U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647 National Marine Manufacturers Associa- tion (NMMA) 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60611 Marine Retailers Association of America 155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60601 G Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cord to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. If you acciden- tally leave the helm, the cord will pull from the switch, stopping the engine. G Know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating—and obey them.
For basic boating rules, see “Rules of the road” on page 4. G Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather. G Tell someone where you are going: leave a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re- turn. G Use common sense and good judgment when boating. Know your abilities, and be sure you understand how your boat han- dles under the different boating conditions you may encounter. Operate within your limits, and the limits of your boat. Always operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful watch for obstacles and other traffic.
EMU25382 Important labels EMU25395 Warning labels G Always watch carefully for swimmers dur- ing the engine operation. G Stay away from swimming areas. G When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine. G Do not illegally discard empty containers used to replace or replenish oil. For the correct processing of empty containers, consult the dealer where you purchased the oil. ZMU04659 G When replacing oils used to lubricate the product (engine or gear oil), be sure to 3