Yamaha F50F Owner's Manual page 43

gled, preventing it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard
G
during normal operation. Loss of en-
gine power means the loss of most
steering control. Also, without engine
power, the boat could slow rapidly. This
could cause people and objects in the
boat to be thrown forward.
3. Turn the main switch to "
4. Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
5.
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CAUTION:
Never turn the main switch to "
G
(start) while the engine is running.
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Do not keep the starter motor turning
G
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
" (on).
motor is turned continuously for more
" (start),
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
return the main switch to "
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
G
ON
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on).
Operation
START
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" (on), wait
"
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