Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual page 32

Operation
EMU27533
Manual start models
EWM01841
WARNING
 Failure to attached engine shut-off cord
could result in a runaway boat if opera-
tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-off
cord to a secure place on your clothing,
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-
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 cau-
se people and objects in the boat to be
thrown forward.
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
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
switch.
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3. Place the throttle grip in the "
(start) position.
4. Pull out / turn the choke knob fully. Place
the choke knob back in to the second or
third position to warm up the engine after
starting. When the engine has fully
warmed up, replace the choke knob
back in to its home position.
TIP:
 It is not necessary to use the choke when
starting a warm engine.
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