Operation

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.

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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 indi- cator 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- not be found.

●A continuous flow of water from the pilot hole shows that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling pas- sages. If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the engine is running, overheating and serious dam- age could occur. Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected.

●If the cooling passage is frozen, it may take awhile for water to start flowing out of the pilot hole.

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Shifting

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WARNING

Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you.

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CAUTION:

To change the boat direction or shifting position from forward to reverse or vice- versa, first close the throttle so that the engine idles (or runs at low speeds).

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Forward (tiller handle and remote control models)

Tiller control models

1.Place the throttle grip in the fully closed position.

2.Move the gear shift lever quickly and firm- ly from neutral to forward.

Remote control models

Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if equipped) and move the remote control lever quickly and firmly from neutral to forward.

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