Restarting After Starting Failure
Before turning the key switch again, ensure
the engine has stopped completely. If an
attempt to restart is made while the engine
is running, the pinion gear of the starter
motor will be damaged. NOTICE: NEVER
hold the key in the START position for
longer than 15 seconds or the starter
motor will overheat.
NOTICE: NEVER attempt to restart the
engine if the engine has not stopped
completely. Pinion gear and starter
motor damage will occur.
Air Bleeding the Fuel System After
Starting Failure
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, there may be air in the fuel system.
If air is in the fuel system, fuel cannot reach
the fuel injection pump. Bleed the air out of
the system. See Bleeding the Fuel System
After the Engine Has Started
1. After the engine has started, ensure the
remote control handle is in NEUTRAL.
MT-3
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Figure 3
1 – Neutral
2 – Low Speed
3 – High Speed
4 – Throttle Handle
MV
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Figure 4
1 – High Speed
2 – Low Speed
3 – Neutral
4 – Free Throttle Button
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6LPA Series Operation Manual
© 2007 Yanmar Marine International
