Checks After Starting Engine; Cooling Water; Warming Up Engine; Manual Start And Electric Start Models - Yamaha F9.9F Owner's Manual

Operation
7. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on). The remote choke
system stops operating when the main
switch is released. NOTICE: Never turn
the main switch to "
while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor turning for
more than 5 seconds. If the starter mo-
tor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The start-
er can also be damaged. If the engine
will not start after 5 seconds of crank-
ing, return the main switch to "
(on), wait 10 seconds, then crank the
engine again.
8. Return the neutral throttle lever to the
original position.
TIP:
When the engine is cold, for example, when
the ambient temperature is low in winter, it
needs to be warmed up. For further informa-
tion, see page 40.
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Checks after starting engine

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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
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" (start)
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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.
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"

Warming up engine

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Manual start and electric start models

1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life.
2. Be sure the low oil pressure-alert indica-
tor goes off after starting the engine.
NOTICE: If the low oil pressure-alert
indicator blinks after the engine starts,
stop the engine. Otherwise, serious
engine damage could occur. Check
the oil level and add engine oil if nec-
essary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if
the cause for the low oil pressure alert
cannot be found.
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