Stopping Engine; Procedure For Stopping Engine; Trimming Outboard Motor - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

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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 for stopping engine

1. Turn the main switch to the "
sition.
OFF
OFF
2. Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and removing
the clip from the engine shut-off switch, then
turning the main switch to the "
tion.
" (off) po-
ON
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" (off) posi-
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Trimming outboard motor

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WARNING
Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can
cause boat instability and can make steer-
ing the boat more difficult. This increases
the possibility of an accident. If the boat
begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer,
slow down and/or readjust the trim angle.
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,
engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also af-
fected by variables such as the load in the
boat, sea conditions, and running speed.
1. Trim operating angle
Operation
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