Stopping Boat; Stopping Engine; Procedure - Yamaha 8 Owner's Manual

Operation
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Stopping boat

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WARNING
Do not use the reverse function to slow
G
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
G
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 lever is moved back to idle.
The stopping distance varies depending on
gross weight, water surface 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

1. Push and hold the engine stop button
until the engine comes to a complete
stop.
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2. After stopping the engine, tighten the air
vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set
the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed
position, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the fuel line if you are using
an external fuel tank.
TIP:
If the outboard motor is equipped with an en-
gine shut-off cord, the engine can also be
stopped by pulling the cord and removing the
clip from the engine shut-off switch.