Yamaha VZ300C, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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that could tear loose. Do not route the
lanyard where it could become entan-
gled, preventing it from functioning.
●
Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard
during normal operation. Loss of en-
gine power means the loss of most
steering control. Also, without engine
power, the boat could slow rapidly. This
could cause people and objects in the
boat to be thrown forward.
3. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on).
NOTE:
Dual engine users: When the main switch is
turned on, the buzzer operates for a few sec-
onds then stops automatically. The buzzer
also operates if one of the engines stalls.
4. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start),
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch to return it to “
”
(on).
CAUTION:
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●
Never turn the main switch to “ ”
(start) while the engine is running.
●
Do not keep the starter motor turning
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
return the main switch to “
” (on), wait
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
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Warming up engine
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Electric start and prime 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. Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
CAUTION:
ECM00510
A flow of water from the hole on the ex-
haust cover shows that the water pump is
pumping water through the cooling pas-
sages. If water is not flowing out of the
OFF
ON
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ON
START
OFF
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