3.
Turn the main switch to "
4.
Turn the main switch to "
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).
ECM00191
CAUTION:
Never turn the main switch to "
G
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
G
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 im-
possible 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 "
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
G
warmed up. For further information, see
page 30.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
G
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 63.
EMU27670
" (on).
" (start),
EMU27710
Manual start and electric start
models
1.
2.
3.
ECM00210
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning indicator
G
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 pi-
G
lot hole shows that the water pump is
pumping water through the cooling
passages. If water is not flowing out of
the pilot hole at all times while the en-
gine is running, overheating and seri-
ous damage could occur. Stop the
" (on), wait
engine and check whether the cooling
water inlet on the lower case or the
Warming up engine
After starting the engine, allow it to idle
for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do
so will shorten engine life.
Be sure the low oil pressure warning in-
dicator goes off after starting the engine.
Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
Operation
30