Stopping Boat; Stopping Engine; Procedure; Trimming Outboard Motor - Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual

Operation
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Stopping boat

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WARNING
Do not use the reverse function to slow
G
down or stop the boat as it could cause
you to lose control, be ejected, or impact
the steering wheel or other parts of the
boat. This could increase the risk of se-
rious injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.
Do not shift into reverse while traveling
G
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
The boat is not equipped with a separate
braking system. Water resistance stops it af-
ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle. The
stopping distance varies depending on gross
weight, water surface conditions, and wind di-
rection.
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Stopping engine

Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off
for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-
ping the engine immediately after operating at
high speed is not recommended.
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Procedure

1. Push and hold the engine stop button un-
til the engine comes to a complete stop.
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2. After stopping the engine, tighten the air
vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set
the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed
position, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the fuel line if you are using
an external fuel tank.
NOTE:
If the outboard motor is equipped with an en-
gine shut-off cord, the engine can also be
stopped by pulling the cord and removing the
clip from the engine shut-off switch.
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Trimming outboard motor

The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
determine the position of the bow of the boat
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im-
prove performance and fuel economy while
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim an-
gle depends upon the combination of boat,
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