2009 Yamaha F40 Outboard Service Manual, Page 5Get this manual
GEN INFO
General information
Safety while working
To prevent an accident or injury and to ensure quality service, follow the safety procedures provided below
Handling of gasoline
Gasoline is highly flammableKeep gasoline and all flammable products away from heat, sparks, and open flames Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or deathHandle gasoline with careNever siphon gasoline by mouthIf you happen to swallow some gasoline or inhale lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor immediatelyIf gasoline spills on your skin, wash with soap and waterIf gasoline spills on your clothing, change your clothes
Rotating part
Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, Personal flotation device straps, and so on can become entangled with internal rotating parts of the engine, resulting in serious injury or death Keep the top cowling in place whenever possibleDo not remove or replace the cowling with the engine running Only operate the engine with the cowling removed according to the specific instructions in the manualKeep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, Personal flotation device straps, and so on away from any exposed moving parts