Yamaha 40X Owner's Manual page 47

be thrown forward.
1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then install the clip on the other
end of the cord into the engine shut-off
switch.
3. Open the throttle slightly without shifting
using the neutral throttle lever. You may
need to change the throttle opening
slightly depending on engine tempera-
ture. After the engine starts, return the
throttle to the original position.
N
TIP:
As a starting point, lift the lever just until
G
you feel resistance, then lift slightly more.
The neutral throttle lever can only be used
G
when the remote control lever is in neutral.
4. Pull out / turn the choke knob fully. After
the engine starts, replace / return the
knob to the home position.
TIP:
It is not necessary to use the choke when
G
starting a warm engine.
If the choke knob is left in the "
G
(start) position while the engine is running,
the engine will run poorly or stall.
5. Pull the manual starter handle slowly un-
til you feel resistance. Then give a
strong pull straight out to crank and start
the engine. Repeat if necessary.
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