Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water - Yamaha F250B Owner's Manual

5. Push the starter button to start the motor.
NOTICE: Never push the starter but-
ton while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor turning for
more than 5 seconds. If the starter mo-
tor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The start-
er can also be damaged. If the engine
will not start after 5 seconds of crank-
ing, release the starter button, wait 10
seconds, then crank the engine again.
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TIP:
The main station can start and stop the en-
gine. However, it cannot operate the digital
electronic control.
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Checks after starting engine

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Cooling water

Check for a steady flow of water from the cool-
ing water pilot hole. A continuous flow of water
from the pilot hole shows that the water pump
is pumping water through the cooling passag-
es. If the cooling passages are frozen, it may
take a while for water to start flowing out of the
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pilot hole.
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NOTICE
If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole
at all times while the engine is running,
overheating and serious damage could
occur. Stop the engine and check whether
Operation
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