Trouble Recovery
only as instructed. Do not touch the fly-
wheel or other moving parts when the
engine is running. Do not install the
starter mechanism or top cowling after
the engine is running.
Do not touch the ignition coil, spark
G
plug wire, spark plug cap, or other elec-
trical components when starting or op-
erating the motor. You could get an
electrical shock.
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Emergency starting engine
1.
Remove the top cowling.
2.
Remove the flywheel cover.
3.
Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-
ther information, see page 39. Be sure
the engine is in neutral and that the en-
gine stop switch lanyard lock plate is at-
tached to the engine stop switch.
4.
Turn on the main switch.
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5.
Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
rotor and wind the rope around the fly-
wheel several turns clockwise.
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6.
Give a strong pull straight out to crank
the engine. Repeat if necessary.
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WARNING
Do not install the top cowling when en-
gine is running.
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Treatment of submerged motor
If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immedi-
ately.
If you cannot immediately take the outboard
motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-
dure below in order to minimize engine dam-
age.
OFF
ON START
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