Operation
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EMU27671
Warming up engine
EMU27718
Manual start and electric start models
(1) After starting the engine, allow it to idle
for 3 minutes to warm up.
NOTICE:
Fail-
ure to do so will shorten engine life.
[ECM04550]
(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.
[ECM01832]
EMU36532
Checks after engine warm up
EMU36542
Shifting
While the boat is tightly moored, and without
applying throttle, confirm that the engine
shifts smoothly into forward and reverse, and
back to neutral.
EMU36981
Stop switches
Turn the main switch to “
”, or press the
engine stop button and make sure the en-
gine stops.
Confirm that removing the clip from the en-
gine shut-off switch stops the engine.
Confirm that the engine cannot be started
with the clip removed from the engine shut-
off switch.
EMU34563
Shifting
EWM00181
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
ECM01611
Warm up the engine before shifting into
gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle
speed may be higher than normal. High
idle speed can prevent you from shifting
back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the en-
gine, shift to neutral, then restart the en-
gine and allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
(1) Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if
equipped).
1. Cooling water pilot hole
1
1. Neutral interlock trigger
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