Trouble Recovery

OFF ON START

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5.If equipped the choke knob, pull out it when the engine is cold. After the engine starts, gradually return the choke knob to its home position as the engine warms up.

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6.Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope several turns around the flywheel clockwise.

7.Give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if neces- sary.

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Treatment of submerged motor

If the outboard motor is submerged, immediately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi- ately.

If you cannot immediately take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the procedure below in order to minimize engine dam- age.

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Procedure

1.Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea- weed, and so on, with fresh water.

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2.Remove the spark plugs and face the spark plug holes downward to allow any water, mud, or contaminants to drain.

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