Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

TIP:
On remote controls equipped with a neutral
G
throttle lever, a good starting point is to lift
the lever just until you feel resistance, then
lift slightly more.
The neutral throttle lever or free accelerator
G
can only be used when the remote control
lever is in neutral.
5. Press in and hold the main switch to op-
erate the remote choke system. The re-
mote choke switch automatically returns
to its normal position when you release
your hand. Therefore keep the switch
pressed in.
TIP:
It is not necessary to use the choke when
G
starting a warm engine.
Push in the main switch fully, or the remote
G
choke system will not operate.
6. Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
7. 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 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.
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Checks after starting engine

EMU36520

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 shows that the water pump
is pumping water through the cooling passag-
es. If the cooling passages are frozen, it may
take a while for water to start flowing out of the
pilot hole.
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NOTICE
If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole
at all times while the engine is running,
" (start),
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.
Operation
" (on). NOTICE: Never turn
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" (start)
"
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