Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water - Yamaha VF150 Owner's Manual

Operation
OFF
4. Turn the main switch to the "
(start) position, and hold it for a maxi-
mum of 5 seconds.
ON
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch to return it to the
" (on) position. NOTICE: Never turn
"
the main switch to "
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,
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ON
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START
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ON
START
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" (start) while
the battery will be quickly discharged,
thus making it impossible to start the
engine. The starter can also be dam-
aged. If the engine will not start after 5
seconds of cranking, return the main
switch to "
then crank the engine again.
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Checks after starting engine

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Cooling water

"
Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole. A continuous flow of
water from the cooling water pilot hole shows
that the water pump is pumping water
through the cooling water passages.
TIP:
When the engine is started, there may be a
slight delay before water flows from the cool-
ing water pilot hole.
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NOTICE
If water is not flowing out of the cooling
water pilot hole at all times while the en-
gine is running, 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 problem cannot be located
and corrected.
" (on), wait 10 seconds,
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