Engine Stop Button; Choke Knob; Manual Starter Handle - Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual

Basic components
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
G
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.
NOTE:
The engine cannot be started with the clip re-
moved.
1. Cord
2. Clip
EMU26001

Engine stop button

To open the ignition circuit and stop the en-
gine, push this button.
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EMU26030

Choke knob

To supply the engine with the rich fuel mixture
required to start, pull out this knob. The choke
knob has the 4 operating positions shown in
the following illustration.
1. Use to start a hot engine
2. Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a
warm engine
3. Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a
warm engine
4. Use to start a cold engine
EMU26070

Manual starter handle

To start the engine, first gently pull the handle
out until resistance is felt. From that position,
then pull the handle straight out quickly to
crank the engine.