Yamaha F115A Owner's Manual page 59

while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor turning for
more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for
more than 5 seconds, the battery will
be quickly discharged, thus making it
impossible 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
" " (on), wait 10 seconds, then
crank the engine again.
TIP:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
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warmed up. For further information, see
page 55.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
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open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 84.
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Electric start and remote control models
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WARNING
Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
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could result in a runaway boat if opera-
tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-
off cord to a secure place on your cloth-
ing, or your arm or leg while operating.
Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
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ing normal operation. Loss of engine
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.
1. Place the remote control lever in " "
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TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2.
(neutral).
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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
switch.
Operation
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