Warming Up Engine; Choke Start Models; Checks After Engine Warm Up; Shifting - Yamaha E60H Owner's Manual

Operation
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Warming up engine

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Choke start models

After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3
minutes to warm up. NOTICE: Failure to do
so will shorten engine life.
ly return the choke knob to its home position
as the engine warms up.
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Checks after engine warm up

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Shifting

While the boat is tightly moored, and without
applying throttle, confirm that the engine
shifts smoothly into forward and reverse, and
back to neutral.
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Stop switches

Turn the main switch to "

engine stop button and make sure the en-
gine stops.
Confirm that removing the clip from the en-

gine shut-off switch stops the engine.
Confirm that the engine cannot be started

with the clip removed from the engine
shut-off switch.
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Shifting
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Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
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Warm up the engine before shifting into
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Gradual-
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", or press the
gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle
speed may be higher than normal. High
idle speed can prevent you from shifting
back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the
engine, shift to neutral, then restart the
engine and allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
(1) Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if
equipped).
(2) Move the remote control lever / gear
shift lever firmly and crisply forward (for
forward gear) or backward (for reverse
gear) [about 35 (a detent can felt) for re-
mote control models]. Be sure to check
that the tilt lock lever is in the lock/down
position (if equipped) before operating in
reverse.
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