Emergency Starting Engine - Yamaha F6 Owner's Manual

engine is running. Do not install the
starter mechanism or top cowling after
the engine is running.
Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug
G
wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical
components when starting or operating
the motor. You could get an electrical
shock.
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Emergency starting engine

1. Remove the top cowling.
2. Remove the start-in-gear protection ca-
ble from the starter, if equipped.
1. Start-in-gear protection cable
3. Remove the starter/flywheel cover after
removing the bolt(s).
4. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-
ther information, see page 29. Be sure
the engine is in neutral and that the en-
gine stop switch lanyard lock plate is at-
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tached to the engine stop switch. The
main switch must be "
equipped.
OFF
5. If equipped the choke knob, pull out it
when the engine is cold. After the engine
starts, gradually return the choke knob to
its home position as the engine warms
up.
6. Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
rotor and wind the rope several turns
around the flywheel clockwise.
7. Give a strong pull straight out to crank
and start the engine. Repeat if neces-
sary.
" (on), if
ON
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