Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water - Yamaha 20D Owner's Manual

Operation
pressed in.
TIP:
It is not necessary to use the choke when
G
starting a warm engine.
Push in the main switch fully, or the remote
G
choke system will not operate.
6. Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
7. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on). NOTICE: Never turn
the main switch to "
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
40
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ON
OFF START
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Cooling water

Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole. A continuous flow of
water from the pilot hole shows that the wa-
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ter pump is pumping water through the cool-
ing passages. If the cooling passages are
frozen, it may take a while for water to start
flowing out of the pilot hole.
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NOTICE
If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole
" (start),
at all times while the engine is running,
overheating and serious damage could
occur. Stop the engine and check wheth-
er the cooling water inlet on the lower
ON case or the cooling water pilot hole is
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blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if
the problem cannot be located and cor-
rected.
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" (start)
Check that no water leaks from the joints be-
tween the exhaust cover, cylinder head, and
body cylinder.
of cranking, return the main switch to
" " (on), wait 10 seconds, then
crank the engine again.

Checks after starting engine

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