Yamaha EXCITER, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Horn
Press the horn switch to be sure the
horn operates.
Engine Stop Switch
➀
Engine stop switch
➁
Lock-plate
First, place the boat in the water to pro-
vide adequate engine cooling. Start the
engine, and then remove the engine
stop switch lock-plate, and verify that
the engine stops.
Refer to pages 3-11 to 3-13, "START-
ING THE ENGINE", for information on
proper operation of the starter switch.
Cooling-Water Pilot Outlet
Check that water comes out from the
pilot outlet while the engine is running
in the water. Refer to page 2-11 for cor-
rect operation of the device.
NOTE:
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It may take up to 20 seconds for water
to reach the pilot outlet when first
launching the boat. The amount and
force of the exiting water will vary with
engine rpm.
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A continuous flow of water from the
pilot hole shows that water is flow-
ing through the engine cooling pas-
sage. If water is not flowing out of
the pilot hole during operation, do
not continue to run the engine.
Overheating and serious damage
could occur. See Overheat Warning
System, page 2-11, for more infor-
mation.
CAUTION:
3
3-10
O
PERATION
➀
➁