Owner`s manual

Trouble Recovery
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3. Remove the starter/flywheel cover after
removing the bolt(s).
4. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-
ther information, see page 25. Be sure
the engine is in neutral and that the clip
is attached to the engine shut-off switch.
The main switch must be “” (on), if
equipped.
5. If equipped the choke knob, pull out it
when the engine is cold. After the engine
starts, gradually return the choke knob
to its home position as the engine warms
up.
6. Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
rotor and wind the rope several turns
around the flywheel clockwise.
7. Give a strong pull straight out to crank
and start the engine. Repeat if neces-
sary.
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Treatment of submerged motor
If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immedi-
ately.
If you cannot immediately take the outboard
motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-
dure below in order to minimize engine dam-
age.
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Procedure
1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-
weed, and so on, with fresh water.
1. Start-in-gear protection cable
1
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ZMU03000
ON STARTOFF
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ZMU03002