Warming Up Engine; Electric Start Models; Checks After Engine Warm Up; Shifting - Yamaha FL150A Owner's Manual

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Warming up engine

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Electric start models

1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up to provide maxi-
mum operating performance and accel-
eration. Failure to do so will shorten
engine life.
2. Be sure the low oil pressure-alert indica-
tor remains off after starting the engine.
NOTICE: If the low oil pressure-alert
indicator blinks after the engine starts,
stop the engine. Otherwise, serious
engine damage could occur. Check
the oil level and add engine oil if nec-
essary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if
the cause for the low oil pressure alert
cannot be found.
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Checks after engine warm up

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Shifting

While the boat is tightly moored, and without
applying throttle, confirm that the engine shifts
smoothly into forward and reverse, and back
to neutral.
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Stop switches

Confirm that turning the main switch to the
G
" " (off) position stops the engine.
Confirm that removing the clip from the en-
G
gine shut-off switch stops the engine.
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Confirm that the engine cannot be started
G
with the clip removed from the engine shut-
off switch.
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Shifting
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WARNING
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
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NOTICE
Warm up the engine before shifting into
gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle
speed may be higher than normal. High
idle speed can prevent you from shifting
back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the en-
gine, shift to neutral, then restart the en-
gine and allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
1. Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if
equipped).
1. Neutral interlock trigger
2. Move the remote control lever firmly and
crisply forward (for forward gear) or rear-
ward (for reverse gear) about 35° (a de-
tent can be felt).
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