Yamaha 250A, Owner'S Manual

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3-7
GB
Engine
Check the engine and engine mounting.
Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
Check the propeller for damage.
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Do not start the engine out of water.
Overheating and serious engine damage
can occur.
EMF45010
OPERATION AFTER A LONG PERIOD
OF STORAGE
(for Autolube system model)
When operating the engine after a long
period (12 months) of storage, proceed as
follows:
1) Use a 50 : 1 gasoline-oil mixture to
start the engine.
2) Start the engine.
Leave it idling.
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Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
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Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from flywheel and other rotating parts
while engine is running.
3) Watch for oil flowing through the oil
feed pipes. After any air in the oil
lines has been expelled, YAMAHA
AUTOLUBE SYSTEM should supply
oil normally. If no oil has begun flow-
ing after 10 minutes of idling, consult
your Yamaha dealer.
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