Operation

lanyard where it could become entan- gled, preventing it from functioning.

●Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of en- gine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.

for more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quickly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the engine. The starter can also be damaged. If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, return the main switch to “ ” (on), wait 10 seconds, then crank the engine again.

3.Turn the main switch to “ ” (on).

4.Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.

5.Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the main switch and allow it to re-

turn to “ ” (on).

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CAUTION:

●Never turn the main switch to “ ” (start) while the engine is running.

●Do not keep the starter motor turning

NOTE:

●When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. For further information, see page 30.

●If the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 60.

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Warming up engine

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Manual start and electric start models

1.After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will shorten engine life.

2.Be sure the low oil pressure warning in- dicator goes off after starting the engine.

3.Check for a steady flow of water from the

cooling water pilot hole.

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CAUTION:

●If the low oil pressure warning indicator does not go off after the engine starts, stop the engine. Otherwise serious en- gine damage could occur. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the cause for the low oil pressure warning indicator can-

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