Warming Up Engine; Manual Start And Electric Start Models - Yamaha F50 Owner's Manual

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
cause people and objects in the boat to
be thrown forward.
3. Turn the main switch to "
4. Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on).
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CAUTION:
Never turn the main switch to "
G
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
G
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 im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
return the main switch to "
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
G
warmed up. For further information, see
page 49.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
G
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 82.
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" (on).
" (start),
EMU27710
Manual start and electric start
models
1.
2.
3.
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CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning indicator
G
does not go off after the engine starts,
stop the engine. Otherwise serious en-
gine damage could occur. Check the oil
level and add oil if necessary. Consult
"
your Yamaha dealer if the cause for the
low oil pressure warning indicator can-
not be found.
A continuous flow of water from the pi-
G
lot hole shows that the water pump is
pumping water through the cooling

Warming up engine

After starting the engine, allow it to idle
for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do
so will shorten engine life.
Be sure the low oil pressure warning in-
dicator goes off after starting the engine.
Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
Operation
" (on), wait
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