Operation
52
6.
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to “
” (on).
NOTICE:
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 mo-
tor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The start-
er can also be damaged. If the engine
will not start after 5 seconds of crank-
ing, return the main switch to “
”
(on), wait 10 seconds, then crank the
engine again.
[ECM00192]
TIP:
●
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 52.
●
If the engine is warm and fails to start, open
the throttle slightly and try to start the en-
gine again. If the engine still fails to start,
see page 85.
EMU36510
Checks after starting engine
EMU36523
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
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.
NOTICE
ECM01810
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.
EMU27670
Warming up engine
EMU30037
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-
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