Stopping Engine; Procedure - Yamaha F9.9F Owner's Manual

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 di-
rection.
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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 un-
til the engine comes to a complete stop.
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.
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Procedure
1. Turn the main switch to "
2. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a
fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.
3. Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank
cap (if equipped).
4. Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
cord and removing the clip from the engine
shut-off switch, then turning the main switch
to " " (off).
Operation
" (off).
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