Yamaha F100D Owner's Manual page 45

4. Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on).
ECM00191
CAUTION:
Never turn the main switch to "
G
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning for
G
more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor
is turned continuously for more than 5
seconds, the battery will be quickly dis-
charged, 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 " " (on), wait 10 seconds,
then crank the engine again.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
G
warmed up. For further information, see
page 40.
If the engine is warm and fails to start, open
G
the throttle slightly and try to start the en-
gine again. If the engine still fails to start,
see page 72.
EMU27625
Electric start and remote control models
" (start),
1. Place the remote control lever in " "
(neutral).
NOTE:
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.
EWM00121
WARNING
Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
G
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg while operating.
Do not attach the cord to clothing that
G
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
Operation
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