Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water; Warming Up Engine; Electric Start Models - Yamaha FL250A Owner's Manual

Operation
ON
START
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch to return it to "
(on). NOTICE: Never turn the main
switch to "
gine is running. Do not keep the start-
er motor turning for more than 5
seconds. If the starter motor is turned
continuously for more than 5 sec-
onds, the battery will be quickly dis-
charged, thus making it impossible 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 "
onds, then crank the engine again.
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ON
START
ZMU04596
ZMU05830
" (start) while the en-
" (on), wait 10 sec-
EMU36510

Checks after starting engine

EMU36523

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 indicates that the water
pump is pumping water through the cooling
water passages. If the cooling water passag-
es are frozen, it may take a while for water to
start flowing out of the 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
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.
"
EMU27670

Warming up engine

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Electric start models

1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up to provide maxi-
mum operating performance and accel-
eration. Failure to do so will shorten
engine life.