Stopping Boat; Stopping Engine; Procedure For Stopping Engine; Trimming Outboard Motor - Yamaha VF175 Owner's Manual

Operation
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Stopping boat

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WARNING
 Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat as it could cause
you to lose control, be ejected, or im-
pact the steering wheel or other parts of
the boat. This could increase the risk of
serious injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.
 Do not shift into reverse while traveling
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
The boat is not equipped with a separate
braking system. Water resistance stops it af-
ter the throttle is closed and the engine re-
turns to idle speed. The stopping distance
varies depending on gross weight, water sur-
face conditions, and wind direction.
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Stopping engine

Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off
for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-
ping the engine immediately after operating
at high speed is not recommended.
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Procedure for stopping engine

1. Turn the main switch to the "
position.
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OFF
OFF
2. Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and remov-
ing the clip from the engine shut-off switch,
then turning the main switch to the "
position.
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Trimming outboard motor

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WARNING
Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can cau-
se boat instability and can make steering
the boat more difficult. This increases the
possibility of an accident. If the boat be-
gins to feel unstable or is hard to steer,
slow down and/or readjust the trim angle.
ON
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