Yamaha F115 Owner's Manual page 70

Operation
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
" (on). NOTICE: Never turn
turn to "
the main switch to "
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 dam-
aged. If the engine will not start after 5
seconds of cranking, return the main
switch to "
then crank the engine again.
TIP:
 When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 66.
 If the engine is warm and fails to start, open
the throttle slightly and try to start the en-
gine again. If the engine still fails to start,
see page 99.
EMU2762B
Electric start and remote control models
EWM01842
WARNING
 Failure to attach the engine shut-off
cord could result in a runaway boat if
operator is ejected. Attach the engine
shut-off cord to a secure place on your
clothing, or your arm or leg while oper-
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" (start) while
" (on), wait 10 seconds,
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ating. Do not attach the cord to clothing
that could tear loose. Do not route the
cord where it could become entangled,
preventing it from functioning.
 Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
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 cau-
se people and objects in the boat to be
thrown forward.
1. Place the remote control lever in " "
(neutral).
N
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
ZMU01771
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ZMU04588