Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water - Yamaha F8F Owner's Manual

(5) Press in and hold the main switch to op-
erate the remote choke system. (The re-
mote choke system operates only when
the main switch is pressed in fully.)
TIP:
It is not necessary to use the choke when
starting a warm engine.
(6) Turn the main switch to "
start the engine.
(7) Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on). The remote choke
system stops operating when the main
switch is released. NOTICE: Never turn
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
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OFF
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" (start) to
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" (start) while
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.
(8) Return the neutral throttle lever to the
original position.
TIP:
When the engine is cold, for example, when
the ambient temperature is low in winter, it
needs to be warmed up. For further informa-
tion, see page 46.
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Checks after starting engine

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Cooling water

Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole. A continuous flow of
water from the pilot hole indicates that the
water pump is pumping water through the
cooling water passages. If the cooling water
passages are frozen, it may take a while for
water to start flowing out of the pilot hole.
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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
the cooling water inlet on the lower case
or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked.
Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob-
lem cannot be located and corrected.
Operation
" (on), wait 10 seconds,
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