Operation
gled, preventing it from functioning.
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 “ ” (on), wait
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
q
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.
NOTE:
q
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 34.
q
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 73.
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3.
4.
Turn the main switch to “ ” (on).
Warming up engine
Turn the main switch to “
” (start),
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and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. 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.
3.
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.
ECM00210
CAUTION:
5.
Immediately after the engine starts, re- q If the low oil pressure warning indicator
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to “ ” (on).
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.
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CAUTION:
q
Never turn the main switch to “
”
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
q
q
A continuous flow of water from the pi-
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F15C, Yamaha F20 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
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