Yamaha 40X Owner's Manual page 48

Operation
6. After the engine starts, slowly return the
manual starter handle to its original po-
sition before releasing it.
TIP:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
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warmed up. For further information, see
page 44.
If the engine does not start on the first try,
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repeat the procedure. If the engine fails to
start after 4 or 5 tries, open the throttle a
small amount and try again. Also if the en-
gine is warm and fails to start, open the
throttle a small amount and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 72.
EMU27645
Electric start / remote control models
EWM01840
WARNING
Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
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could result in a runaway boat if opera-
tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-
off cord to a secure place on your cloth-
ing, or your arm or leg while operating.
Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
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ing normal operation. Loss of engine
power means the loss of most steering
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control. Also, without engine power,
the boat could slow rapidly. This could
cause people and objects in the boat to
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. Turn the main switch to " " (on).