Yamaha F25 Owner's Manual page 63

friction adjuster. If there is too much
resistance, it could be difficult to
move the throttle grip, which could
result in an accident.
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Electric start / prime start models
EWM01842
WARNING
Failure to attach the engine shut-off

cord could result in a runaway boat if
operator is ejected. Attach the engine
shut-off cord to a secure place on your
clothing, or your arm or leg while oper-
ating. Do not attach the cord to clothing
that could tear loose. Do not route the
cord where it could become entangled,
preventing it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-

ing normal operation. Loss of engine
power means the loss of most steering
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 gear shift 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
[EWM02251]
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.
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
Operation
"
" (start),
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