Yamaha F8F Owner's Manual page 47

(8) Return the choke knob to the home posi-
tion gradually.
TIP:
 If the choke knob is left in the "
position while the engine is running, the en-
gine will run poorly or stall.
 When the engine is cold, for example,
when the ambient temperature is low in
winter, it needs to be warmed up. For fur-
ther information, see page 46.
 Do not turn the throttle grip unnecessarily
to open and close the throttle before start-
ing the engine, otherwise the engine may
be difficult to start. If the engine is difficult
to start, place the throttle grip in the
" " (warm engine) position and
try again.
Starting procedure (warm engine)
(1) Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
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(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
" (start)
switch.
(3) Place the throttle grip in the "
(start) position.
(4) Pull the manual starter handle slowly un-
til you feel resistance. Then give a strong
pull straight out to crank and start the en-
gine.
Operation
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