Stopping Engine; Procedure; Trimming Outboard Motor - Yamaha F250 LF250 Owner's Manual

Operation
Remote control models
Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if
equipped) and move the remote control lever
quickly and firmly from neutral to reverse.
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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. Turn the main switch to "
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" (off).
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2. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a
fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.
3. Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank
cap (if equipped).
4. Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
NOTE:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
lanyard and removing the clip from the engine
stop switch, then turning the main switch to
" " (off).
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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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