Yamaha 40V Owner's Manual page 56

Operation
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. Place the throttle grip in the "
(start) position. After the engine starts,
return the throttle to the fully closed po-
sition.
4. Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
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5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to "
the main switch to "
while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor turning 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
impossible 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
"
crank the engine again.
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,
●
" (start), open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 81.
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Electric start and remote control models
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WARNING
Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
●
could result in a runaway boat if opera-
tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-
" (on). NOTICE: Never turn
" (on), wait 10 seconds, then
" (start)
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