Operation
TIP:
Dual engine users: When the main switch is
turned on, the buzzer operates for a few sec-
onds then stops automatically. The buzzer
also operates if one of the engines stalls.
4.
Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
OFF
5.
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch to return it to "
(on). NOTICE: Never turn the main
switch to "
gine is running. Do not keep the start-
er motor turning for more than 5
seconds. If the starter motor is turned
continuously for more than 5 sec-
onds, the battery will be quickly dis-
charged, 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 "
onds, then crank the engine again.
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Checks after starting engine
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Cooling water
Check for a steady flow of water from the cool-
ing water pilot hole. A continuous flow of water
from the pilot hole indicates that the water
pump is pumping water through the cooling
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" (start),
ON
START
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" (start) while the en-
" (on), wait 10 sec-
water passages. If the cooling water passag-
es are frozen, it may take a while for water to
start flowing out of the pilot hole.
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NOTICE
If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole
at all times while the engine is running,
overheating and serious damage 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 prob-
lem cannot be located and corrected.
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Warming up engine
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Electric start models
1.
After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up to provide maxi-
mum operating performance and accel-
eration. Failure to do so will shorten
engine life.
2.
Be sure the low oil pressure-alert indica-
tor remains off after starting the engine.
NOTICE: If the low oil pressure-alert
indicator blinks after the engine starts,
stop the engine. Otherwise, serious
engine damage could occur. Check
the oil level and add engine oil if nec-