Warming Up Engine; Electric Start Models; Shifting - Yamaha F250 Owner's Manual

ON
START
EMU27670

Warming up engine

EMU30031

Electric start models

1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life.
2. Be sure the low oil pressure warning indi-
cator remains off after starting the en-
gine.
3. Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
ECM01341
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning indicator
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blinks after the engine starts, stop the
engine. Otherwise serious engine dam-
age could occur. Check the oil level and
add oil if necessary. Consult your
Yamaha dealer if the cause for the low
oil pressure warning indicator cannot be
found.
ON
START
ZMU04596
ZMU04590
A continuous flow of water from the pilot
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hole shows that the water pump is
pumping water through the cooling pas-
sages. If water is not flowing out of the
pilot hole at all times while the engine is
running, overheating and serious dam-
age 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.
If the cooling passage is frozen, it may
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take awhile for water to start flowing out
of the pilot hole.
EMU31730

Shifting

EWM00180
WARNING
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
ECM01610
CAUTION:
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
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